Vol. XI1 APRIL, 1934 No. 4
(COI(I.~CRU,Spvi?~gfielrl Cl~nlnber of Co~umerec) AN AIRPLANE VIEW OF THE FRISCO'S WEST SHOPS AT SPRINGFIELD, MO. R. H. CARR MRS. R. F. CAKR T. E. CARR AMERICAN HANDLE COMPANY Mannfacturers of High-grade Hickory, Axe, Adze, Pick. SIedge. Hatchet. Hammer R. H. CARR LUMBER CO. and RaiIroad Tool HandIes JASPER, ALABAMA JONESBORO - ARKANSAS
"STRONG AS EVER FOR THE FRISCO" Dense Timbers-Car Decking-Siding-Finish-Framing CHAS. R. LONG, JR. RAILROAD MATERIAL OUR SPECIALTY COMPANY
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C. W Booth & Co. "AB". THE SEW FREIGHT URAKE-Through new features Railway Szipplies in design and mechanism, pro- RAILWAY EXCHANGE BLDG. vides effjc*iency and economy CHICAGO, ILL. heretofore in~possible. THE NEW YORK AIR BRAKE COMPANY Lopn Iron and Steel Cu. 420 Lexington Avenue All kinds of Railway and 111- Genuine Wrozrght Iron NEW YORK CITY dustrial Paints. Varnishes and Lacquers. WORKS: BURNHAM, PA. Plant-Watertown, N. Y.
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meFRISCO EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE
ROOM 8 3 5 FRISCO BUILDING .. ST. LOUIS JOHN U'. NOURSE, General Passenger Agent In Charge MARTHA C. MOORE, Editor I
APRIL, 1934 No. 4
OLD TIME PAPERS FOUND Two relics of the days of long ago Permission is given to reprint with or without credit. reached the desk of the Editor of the in part or in full, any article appearing in this Magazine Frisco Magazine during February. One is an expense bill issued by the agent at Neosho in November, 1897, and the second is a letter "To Whom Concerned", advising that C. W. Johnston had been granted a leave Contents of This Issue of absence for fifteen days. The latter document is dated July 7, 188.4. Pages The old expense bill covers groceries, spice and paper shipped Eighth International Petroleum Exposition and #Congress in Tulsa, May 12-19 from Kansas City to Neosho, and the ...... 3 bill totals $1.75. The agent at that Agent Sponsors Unique Trip...... 4 time was T. S. Morrow. Whet a Loyal Employe Means, by 0. L. Young ...... 5 The leave of absence shows a fancy letterhead, with the information of Why I Am Interested in Upbuilding Frisco the mileage of the "Frisco Line" at Business, by Key Browning ...... 5 that time. The mileage totaled 904 Bowling Tournament Planned for April 7-5...... 6 miles and is shown as follows: St. Louis to Halstead, Veterans to Pensacola ...... 7 Kans...... 531 News of the Frisco Clubs...... 8-11 Peirce City, Mo., to Red Fork, I. T ...... 142 1934-1935 Conventions ...... 10 Plymouth, Mo., to Ft. The Pension Roll ...... 12 Smith, Ark ...... 134 Joplin, Mo., to Girard, In Memoriam ...... 13 Kans...... 38 The Merrimen,t Page ...... 14 Springfield. Mo., to Chadwick, Mo...... 35 News From the Mechanical Department...... 15-18 Oronogo; Mo., to Galena, Frisco Family News ...... 19-32 Kans...... 20 Carbon Branch ...... 4
Total...... 904 miles
MEMBER I THE FRISCO EMPLOYES* MAGAZINE The hlseo Employes' Magazlne Is a monthly publlcatlon devoted prlmarlly to the Interests of the actlre and retlred employes of the Frlsco Lines. It contalns storles. Items Of cur- rent news, personal notes about employes and thelr famllles, artlcles deallng with varlous phase8 of rallrond work, poems. cartoons and notlces regarding the service. Good clear photographs sultable for reproduction are especially deslred, and will be returned only when requested. All cartoons and drawings must be In black India Ink. Employes are lnvlted to wrlte artlcles for the ma~zlne. Contrlbutlons should be type- wrltten, on one slde oP the sheet only, and should be addressed to the Editor, filsco Building, St. Louls, hio. Dlstrlbuted free among hlsco Employes. To others, prlce 15 cents a copy; subacrlptlon ratn. $1.50 a year. Advertlslng rate wlll be made known upon appllcatlon. 176 W. Adam8 St.. Chlcaao, 111. April, 1934 Page Eighth Int. Petroleum Exposition and Congress in Tulsa May 12-19
HE oil industry will celebrate its sentation will be in attendance again Exposition To Be start toward recovery when it this year. T holds its eighth International "The United States Government has Largest of Its Kind Petroleum Exposition and Congress in approved the exposition under a reso- in the World Tulsa, Oklahoma, May 12 to 19, ac- lution passed by Congress and is send- cording to William G. Skelly, presi- ing out official government invitations dent of the Skelly Oil Con~pany,and to more than flfty countries of the tion- is prevailing in the industry president of the exposition. world and to each of the 45 states which mill see many producers and "This exposition, which is the of the United States inviting them to refiners planning for improvement of largest industrial show of any one in- exhibit samples of fabricated and raw their properties and extensive con- dustry in the world," said Mr. Skelly, products of all countries used in the struction work and additions to equip- "will have exhibits valued at more petroleum industry and bringing to- ment. than ten million dollars re~resentina- gether buyers and sellers for promo- "This means that now is the oppor- the producing, tefining transportation tion of trade and comm,erce in such tune time for manufacturers to dis- and marketing- divisions. products. play new machinery and inventions "At the last exposition, held in "With the increased price of oil and 1930, exhibits and delegations in at- a partial balance between supply and tendance represented 21 nations Prom demand a general wave of reconstruc- five continents and 38 states of the Pogc
whicl1 have been perfected by engi- neers and scientists over the past Agent Sponsors Unique Trip , three years and which, due to de- pressed business conditlon, have not as yi?t been generally introduced to the i~idustry. "Tt ie expositlon has a permanent plant site east of the City of Tulsa on a 20-acre plot of ground. Fifteen acres of this is given over to the ex- hibits. There are Ave large build- ings 'with 4 and one-half acres of ex- hibit space and open air space for derricks and pumphg stations, etc., amounts to approximately 10 acres. "At the tast show there was a eom- plete sellout of space and there has been old to date over 80 per cent of the booth space. "The exposition has been endorsed by the American Petroleum Institute, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Western Petroleum Refiners Association, Natural Gasoline Manu- facturers Association, American Asso- ciation of Petroleum Geologists, Mid- Continent Oil & Gas Association, United States Congress, United States OMEBODY once made the apt Cracker Company, where they were S t a t e Department, United States statement that if there were no given a souvenir package of choice Sopportunities, he made them. crackers and cookies. Bureau of Mines, U. S. Geological Survey, and the governments of many That is exactly what T. W. Man- "Then the children were taken for a foreign oil producing countries who ning, agent at Haverhill, ICans., did at rIde on Riverside Drive to the Zoo. have sent official representations to his station, and for which he is to be where they aaw the animals, thence to the exposition and congress. heartily commended. Here is the lit- the depot, where they boarded Frisco "Readjustment of foreign exchange, tle story in brief: No. 310 for home. On the return trip. Russian recognitlon, and other factors Agent Manning was installed at Frisco brakeman. Mr. 13inghan1, ex- will make it much easier for foreign Haverhill on November 16, 1933, and plained to them all about the train and operators to buy the American petro- was told that there was very little its operation. Over half of these chil- leum industry equipment they have business there In the way of passen- dren had never ridden on a train, and. always preferred. There is every rea- ger traffic. In an effort to advertise needless to say, they enjoyed every son to beIieve that foreign buyers the low fares which became effective minute of the trip and reported It to will be present at the 1934 exposition on December 1, 1933, he worked out a be one of the best vacations they had in even greater numbers than in the plan to advertise rail transportation ever taken. past. at the reduced rates through the "Since that time I have had some "A scientific and technical com- school children. splendid ticket sales to points In 1111- mittee under the direction of W. A. And so he worked up an excursioil nois and Indiana, and look for a big Schlueter of the Refinery Supply and took 68 school children, Haver- increase in business at this point." Company Is preparing an elaborate hill to Wichita, Kansas, where they A copy of this issue of the Magadne exhibit of the latest in scientific ap- had a glorious day. Here is what he will be given to each of the children paratus. One entire building is being has to say of the trip: who took the trip, Haverhill to Wich- devoted to these exhibits which are "On February 20 the Prisco fur- lta, and Mr. Manning feels that it will free and which will be accepted only nished an extra coach for this excur- be a reminder to them of their first after careful consideration by the sion and this station sold 68 round train ride. committee." trip fares, Wichita and return, leav- The idea of selling short trips, The importance of the show and the ing here on Frisco No. 309 and re- which are of untold educational value value of everyone even remotely con- turning on No. 310. On arrival at to students in the various cities nected with the oil Industry in attend- Wichita, C. 9. Underwood, dkislon along Frisco Lines, 1s one which may ing to see a revue of the 12 billion freight and passenger agent met 'the be worked out by practically every dollar hdustry in an eightday period train with two large busses furnished agent or representative. Those sta- is stressed by Skelly. by the Wichita Trausportation Com- tions near Sarcoxie should not over- What will be shown in the four pany through the Wichita Chamber of look sponsoring a short trip to the major divisions of the industry is con- Commerce, and Mr. Underwood, ac- peony fields in May; there are Inter- tained in a statement by WilIIam B. companied by S. P. Haas, general esting industries in every town along Way, general manager. agent, Mr. Cooke, special agent, and the Frisco; a gold fish hatchexy at The productfon, division will have members of the Chamber of Stoutland, Mo., and numerous other a replica of the first oil well drilled Commerce, took the chlldren through points of interest, where school chil- by Col. EdwIn Drake at Titusville, the Steffens Manufacturing plant, and dren might journey for a trip which Pa., in 1859 and the tools used In each one was given a brick of Steffens would prove both educational and in- bringing in this first "producer". Ice Cream; then to the Sonthwest tensely interesting. WHAT A LOYAL EMPLOYE MEANS WHY I AM INTERESTED IN UF TO THE FRISCO FRISCO BUSINESS B2 0. I,. YOl'NG. S~iperintemhct Ey KEY EROWXISG, Opera
The pagerw re-printed below. torw read by 0. L. Yau?~gand Key Brotuning. at rc ntcetinq of the Frisco Employes' Club of Pu1~ette~.'Zlle,Ark., March fb. Them were some flue 01. stz papern pvepar~dnl~d gvesented. ccnd the program proved La be one of the beat pv.ese?ttsd nP any Prima CI.nb v~eeCl?tg. Each o! the pciper.8 aho~cedthe rrabfecb had been r/ivelr mltch ihoxght.
The best llluslratlon that I could give of what a loyal There are inany reasons why I am in employe means to the Prisco is the inspiration that I building Frisco business. Possibly the g have from this gathering here this evening. That reason is because I have been employed answers the qnestion. All of you are out here on your for a period of 18 years, and my job is own time, out here for the good of the railroad, and I of support for myself and family, and consider there is not much more that I can add. tinue with the company. Getting back to what constitutes a loyal employe and Up until business began to slump, my salary was what a loyal empIoye means to the Frisco. Mr. W. 0. somewhat larger than at present, but I feel sure that Wise, will you please stand up? People, you all know when business increases enough to justify it, our salaries Oscar and he is a loyal employe. (Applause.) Recently will be put back to a higher standard and conditions we had a derailment on the Muskogee Snb. That old generally will be much better. boy got over there and helped clear the main line- worked tooth and toe nail. Recently we had a washout But I am not only interested in this from a persor over there and Wise waded water up to his neck helping standpoint, but I am interested in the thousands clear it up. We appreciate that. I have told you that other en~ployeswho are depending upon their jobs wl I appreciate it, I have told all of the officials about you the railroad for the necessities of life. And I am mc and they appreciate it. deeply interested in the thousands of employes who, 1 lack of business, have been forced out of the servi Getting bark to the balance of the employes here to- at a time when no other employment was obtalnable night, yon are all out here of your own free will and accord, there is not a man in here that has not gone There are many, many outsiders that are benefitt thru a lot of hardships fov the railroad-and is giving by a normal railroad business. It creates more emplc the railroad ail he has. Certain of the agents are ment, puts more on the payroll, they spend money wi advertising Kor business at their own expense. I see the grocer, the merchant, and the money goes from t nothing in my travels, with very few exceptions, but merchant to the wholesaler and from the wholesaler real demonstrations of loyalty. The final touch has the manufacturer, etc. been put on by personal contact of the employes and We are one big family, striving for the same pi their families in the solicitation of business for our com- poses. There are veTy few of us who are flow worki pany, and they are helping wonderfully to build up the that have not been in the service for years, and ea railroad, helping to bring the railroad back. One of year we grow closer and closer to each other and to our these days we are going to come out of it. I have employers. We are a part of the Frisco and the Frisco listened with a great deal of interest to what has been needs us, the same as we need the Frisco. I do not said about the horses and mules coming back-so is the mean to say that it cannot do without us, but I do railroad coming back. mean to say that years of experience means much to I have had occasion to attend other club n~eetings the railroad, as me have learned to carry on the work and I have told the other clubs they must watch this in an economical and systematic way and with these loyal bunch oC folk at Fayetteville. At this time we years of experience and close relationship, we are have three major clubs on the division-F't. Smith, Hugo naturally interested in the upbuilding and success of and Payetteville. our road. Another thlng I would like to inention at this time is We have, however, become more hterested i~ the activities of 'our bridge men-bridge end mainte- four or five years than ever before, for when I nance af way men. A lot of times at accidents and wash- were dl~erent,when we had but llttle or no outs it has been most remarkable the loyalty of these tion, we did not give it a great deal of tho en~ployes.A lot of times under the most adverse weather when competition proved keen, business and conditions they have stayed right out and kept going gan to slip, our worth to our road in conductin when, perhaps, it would have been better to have gone tation program anlong our friends began to I home and prepared omselves for the next day. We has continued to grow, and I belleve if our appreciate that. It goes to show loyalty on the par? of in this campaign had been as keen all the \I the employes. The same applies to trainmen. They as it has been in the past few years, there Is are to be commended for the interest they are taking in in my mind but what we could have tnaintalnc pleasing our patrons. Instead of a conductor telling a portion of the business that we let slip a1 patron that he will spot a car tonlorrow, he does it to- us. 'day; instead OK a brakeman talking discourteously to a To keep my position, to inaka fobs for thr patron because he wants a car "spotted on a dime", as men and women who are out of .service, an1 the expression goes, he says, "All right, Mr. Sn~ith,I bring prosperity back to the rairroads, whicl will put the car right where you want it. Are you will have its effect on the business world Ir satisfied with our service?" Ladies and gentlemen, that are a few of the reasons why I am interest building Frisco busiriess. pFfZ.gco EMPLO~S'#~WZ~NE
Bowling Tournament Planned for April 7-8 I MERITORIOUS SERVICE I ND now for the big BOWLING Individual averages of bowlers who TOURNAMENT. You boys who are members of teams playing in or- SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION A pile up the big scores, put some ganized leagues, or who are members sand on your palms and your clothes March 2-James Stoner, porter, of bowling clubs that have no regular Tulsa, understood that there was a in a suitcase and journey to Spring- schedule, will be accepted for handi- field, Mo., for Saturday and Sunday, colored woman on train 118, going to cap purposes on certification of either April 7 and 8, for there will be big Kansas City, and on arrival at Tulsa, secretary of the league, or of captains doings with the ten pins. Mr. Stoner accompanied her to the of their respective teams. R. D. Gilbert, secretary of the ticket office and arranged for her to Employes who are not members of Frisco Railway AIen's Bowling League purchase a ticket via Frisco. For his any league or bowling club may es- invites bowlers from over the entire interest displayed, his record was tablish individual averages for handi- Frisco system to participate in this credited with five merit marks. cap computation, by rolling not less event. He not only invites your team February 13-W. F. King, section than fifteen (15) games, in blocks of to become contestants, but urges you foreman, Henryetta, 0 k 1a,, while three (3) games, and the total pins to mail your entry to him not later - working in his garden, noticed a brake for the entire fifteen (15) games, cer- than April 2, wl~icl~will be in plenty beam down in train 530. He flagged tified by manager of the alleys on of time for the secretary to properly the train, notified the conductor, and which the games are played. complete the schedule, prior to the the brake beam was removed. His An entry fee of $1.10 covers the tournament. record was credited with flve merit entire cost of the tournament, includ- Mr. Gilbert's address is in care of marks. ing bowling fee; 50c of each entry Frisco Lines, Springfield, 310. Below February 7-Richard Clark, section will be accumulated in a prize fund, are the rules and regulations for the foreman, Wyandotte, Okla., while for cash prizes to one of every tournament, and may the best team working at MP G-438, plus 24 poles, four entries. Squads will be sched- win! observed brake beam dragging as RULES uled at any hour Saturday afternoon train 438 was passing there at 12:OO Three (3) Games, Thirty (30) Frames or evening, to suit the convenience of noon. He signalled the crew and Across Six Alleys: Total Pins entrants who may desire to bowl on proper adjustments were made. His Handicap Based on Scratch that day instead of Sunday. alertness was commended by his su- Average 200 Sunday squads will be scheduled at perintendent and his record was cred- Individual Average of 10:OO a. m., 11:OO a. m., 1:00 p. m., ited with five merit marks. LESS than 141...... 7570 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. To Febauary 6-Jerry Montgomery, sec- Individual Average of enter merely drop a note in the bag- tion foreman, Okmulgee, Okla., while 141 and LE!SS than 151...... 70% gage mail addressed to R D. Gilbert. train 531 was passing section gang at Individual Average of Sec. Frisco BowlingcLeague, Room 100. Okmulgee, observed and reported to 151 and LESS than 161...... 6OYO F'risco Building, Springfield, stating the train crew that a brake beam was Individual Average of the particular squad most convenient dragging on a car. Train was stopped 161 and LESS than 171...... 50% for you to play in, and enclose with and necessary adjustments made. Mr. Individual Average of your entry, your properly certified ~Montgomery's record was credited 171 and LESS than 176...... 40% bowling average. Do not send fee with five merit marks. Individual Average of with your entry. Pay when you re- 176 and OVER ...... 30% port to the alleys for play. RIVER DIVISION February 23-Alessrs. M. Kehrt, section foreman, and Arthur Noll, sec- FRUIT CROP LOOKS FINE CONGRATULATIONS ! tion laborer, both of Barnhart, Mo., were commended for discovering Although the strawberry estimate Congratulations are being received brake beam down on Extra 4009 north, has not, as yet, been completed by by C. J. Thompson, chief clerk to E. as it passed their gang, January 17, the agricultural department, W. L. A. Teed, of Birmingham, Ala., upon his and properly reporting the condition English, supervisor, advises that the election to the vice-presidency of the to the crew, which permitted them to prospects for a good crop are the Birmingham TrafPic and Transporta- make repairs. best we have had in a long, long time. tion Club. February 10-Messrs. B. McCam- "The very mild winter was distnrb- The Birmingham Club has some mon, conductor, and E. H. McClure, ing to the fruit growers," he said, 500 members and they are busy at operator, gave valuable assistance "because it is generally followed by this time, preparing a program for while deadheading on train 895, Janu- adverse spring weather, but the un- the guests which they are expecting ary 29, in removing dead mule from usually cold March with temperatures to the semi-annual meeting of the As- bridge TM 204.2. The record of each below average has offset that fear sociated Traffic Clubs of America in man was credited with ten merit and prospects for an excellent fruit Birmingham on April 24-25. marks. crop are exceptionally good." Strawberries will start moving from southern Alabama about April 15, fol- lowed by movements from Mississippi, DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WORK UP SOME Arkansas and Missouri, with the sea- INTERESTED IN USING THE son over about the middle of June. FRISCO TO THE INT. PARTIES TO THE CHICAGO There will be increased movements PETROLEUM EXPOSITION WORLD'S FAIR of spinach and radishes, and prospects for potatoes on the pensacola Sub are AT TULSA? excellent. April, 1934 Page 7
M. H. Stubblefield Is Honored on Retirement VETERANS TO PENSACOLA All Plans Made for Three- NE hundred and thirty - five C&A Railroad at Carrollton in May, friends and acquaintances of 1883, at the age of 19. He also served Day Visit O Milton H. Stubblefield, train the CB&Q and the Big Four, receiving HE executive officials and direc- dispatcher at Chaffee, Mo., met on his promotion to the position of train tors of the Veterans' Association March 2, to honor him at a banquet. dispatcher at Mattoon, Ill., while in Tof Frisco Lines, believing that He u-as retired March 1 after having the employ of the latter railroad. On they are expressing the wishes and served Frisco Lines for 31 years and January 1, 1885, he was transferred to desires of practically every veteran 4 months and after 50 years of rail- East St. Louis as dispatcher and on Frisco Lines, have officially road service. came with Frisco Lines on Novem- selected Pensacola, Fla., as the next The banquet was sponsored by the ber 1, 1902, as train dispatcher at meeting place, the dates May 14-16, local train dispatchers at Chaffee and Cape Girardeau. He also served as 1934. was held in the dining hall of the chief dispatcher for several months, A program has been worked out Methodist Church with Dean Under- but in 1906 the division offices of the which is as follows: wood, dispatcher, acting as toast- Frisco were transferred to Chaffee master. The invocation was read by and from that date until his retire- Mny 13th, 1034 Groups from Springfield and system Rev. Beardsley of Cape Girardeau. ment, he has been located in Chaffee. and St. Louis group wlll arrive During the dinner a musical pro- In June, 1909, he moved his family to in Nemphis evening of May 13th. Will leave by SPECIAL TRAIN for gram was presented consisting of a Chaffee and became one of its most Pensacola that same evening. vocal solo by Mrs. A. Barron, numbers prominent and active citizens. Un- 3Iay 13th. by male quartette, consisting of J. R. fortunately hlrs. Stubblefield died July May 14th. 1034 Limbaugh, Allen Magner, Larus Prof- 7, 1921. 6:OO a. m.-Special traln will arrive fer and John Metz; trumpet solo, During the World m7ar he did his Pensacola. Register and breakfast. Gayne Paul Underwood, and piano share by sending his only son, H. I. 10:OO a. m.-Meeting Frisco Veter- solo, Juanita McAdams. Stubblefield, who is now a practicing ans' Association. 12:OO Noon-Luncheon, anywhere. Brief ,talks were given by many of physician and surgeon at Ruskin, 2:30 p. m.-Bus to Casino for swim- the friends of Mr. Stubblefield, both Neb., to the front and Mr. Stubble- m in g, fishing and games. in his own town and by thoae who field did his share at home by selling 7:30 p. m.-Fish Banquet at Casino. journeyed to Chaffee from all points Liberty Loan Bonds. A member of 9:00 p. m.-SQUARE DANCE AT of the Frisco. Letters and telegrams the Episcopal Church and Masonic CASINO. were read from those friends who and Eastern Star Lodges, he is also were unable to be present. connected with the Chaffee Building 9:00 a. m.-Meetfnrr Fortv Y e a r Club (old ~imers5.-- ' C. H. Baltzell, director of accident and Loan Association and has always 9:30 a. m.-Sightseeing trip Ft. prevention presented Mr. Stubblefield headed the list in any drives for Barrancas and Naval 4ir Station and ~arboYT with a beautiful desk set which Mr. funds to promote new factories or 12:00 Noon-Luncheon anywhere. Stubblefield acknowledged in a most other projects in the town of Chaffee. 1:00 p. m.-Boat trlbs until 5:00 P, m. gracioua manner. He has two hobbies, playing chess 7:00 p. m.-F i s fi Banquet, S a n This veteran employe, being hon- and growing flowers. Carlos Hotel. ored at this dinner was born in Cen- His many friends feel that he is Mns 16th.. 1834- tralia, Ill., February 18, 1864, and justly entitled to the years of leisure EXTIRE DAY OPEN FOR FISHING learned telegraphy at Carrollton, Ill., which are before him, and wish him AND SWIMMING. BUSSES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO TAKE and received his first appointment as happiness and good health through VETERANS TO AND messenger and baggageman for the the balance of his lifetime. FROM CA'SINO. .?:30 D. m.-Board traln for home. The two banquets, the one at the Casino and the one at the San Carlos A NOVEL WAY TO SEE ALL visited. The Zion, Estes, Grand will be fish banquets, and the prices THE AMERICAS Canyon, Glacier, Yosemite and Yellow- will be 75c and 80c. stone Parks and the famous Carlsbad The San Carlos management has Arrangements were recently com- Caverns of New Mexico are among agreed to furnish rooms to the vet- pleted between the Frisco Lines and the objectives which may be seen. erans at the following rates: the Grace Line whereby the way is made easy for the traveling public to The trip may also be made in the One person see their own country and at the same reverse direction by rail to California, to room ...... $2.60 a day time visit our sister republics at com- steamer to New York and rail to start- Two persons paratively small cost. ing point. to room ...... 1.75 a day (each) The traveler is carried one way by All the prospective traveler is re- Three and rail-one way by water from his start- quired to do is see his local railroad four to room.. 1.50 a day (each) ing point to New York, thence steamer ticket agent and to indicate what The sightseeing trip will cost 50c through the Panama Canal, via the scenic part of the United States he and the trip to the Casino 25c each Spanish Americaa, to California (San wishes to visit and what port he way. Fishing trips may be made in Francisco or Los Angeles) and return wishes to leave and enter on the sea groups at a nominal price per hour. by rail to starting point. This per- voyage. The rail-water circle ticket However the veterans may fish from mits of visits on the water trip to does the rest, giving its holder not the pier at the Casino, and due to Havana, Colombia (South America), only a close-up of his country's scenic the large. crowd anticipated, it is the Panama Canal, El Salvador & wonders, but an insight into the living suggested that each veteran bring his Guatemala (Central America) and and customs of the sister republics fishing tackle. Mexico. On the trans-continental trip of the south-through the greatest of A new feature which is planned for Commercial Centers, National Parks artificial waterways - the Pananla this year will be foot races and other or other attractive points may be Canal. (Now t~rr.rt to Page 13, please) NEWS OF THE FRISCO CLUBS I.+4 II II Newburg, Mo. ploye may have as many tickets as Jones, president of the colored base- The Frisco Employes and citizens he may desire, but the club officials ball team addressed the group, mak- of NdWburg, Mo., met in joint meet- desire that all tickets given out be ing an enthusiastic talk as to how the ing at the Newburg High School on used. club could help to advertise the F'risco the night of February 20. The meet- The report of business secured by with a splendid ball team. ing was one of addresses and musical the employes for the month of Febru- Club meetings of this group are numbera, and Martha Moore, of St. ary totaled: 199 tips received, 167 held every Wednesday and there is Louis, made the principal address on carloads, 37 LCL shipments and 14 much enthusiasm on the part of the matters effecting railroad business, passengers actually secured. These members, as evidenced by the splen- taxes pard for the benefit of the school tips were turned in by employes of did attendance at each meeting. fund, reduced rare rates, etc. the transportation, telegraph and me- chanical departments. The Orark Club Rev. Dalton, of the Methodist En~ployes and citizens of Cabool Church of Mewburg, and Mr. Justice, Chaflee, Mo. and surrounding country, met on the superintendent of schools, gave short The employes at Chaffee, Mo., have evening of February 19, when The talks, each praising the railroads, and reorganized the club at that point Ozark Club of Frisco Lines held its each stressing their value to their and at the first meeting in January, open meeting at the Christian Church. community. elected the following officers: Alvin About fifty guests from out of town The muslca~ program consisted of Klages, cashier, president; M. H. enjoyed a banquet, which was pre- numbers by the Newburg High School Stubblefleld, dispatcher, vice - presi- pared by the Ladies' Aid, before the Glee Club, under the direction of Miss dent; J. A. Chronister, car distributor, meeting. Short; selections by male quartet, secretary-treasurer. Numerous officials of Frisco Llnes composed of Messrs. Lee Johnson, The second meeting was called for from various points on the Frlsco Harry Sherer, Prof. Justice and Sam February 27, but due to inclement system, as well as a good representa- Root; piano selections by Master weather, was called off. The em- tion of business men and citizens ot BilFy Dean, five-year-old son of fire- ployes are increasing their efforts to- Cabool attended the club meeting. man and Mrs. Chas. Fulton; selections ward securing additional business for The Cabool High School orchestra, on string instruments by Misses Frisco Lines, inspired by the re- under the direction of R. L. Palmer, XIable and Marjorie Boarders, daugh- organization of the club and the bene- gave several selectlons, and an or- ters of coal chute foreman, also num- fits which result in the employes chestra from Willow Spring3 also bers by these two girls, their brother, meeting together and talking over furnished music during the evenlng. John Boarders, and John Cook. their various problems. The speaker of the evening was Joplin, Mo. The second meeting is expected to Judge W. H. D. Green of West Plains, TRe regular monthly meeting of the be called within a short time. who discussed the relations of the FrIsco Employes' Club and the Ladies' Colored Club of Oknzulgee, Okb. railroads to the public, and the pub- Auxllfary of Joplin, Mo., was preceded The Colored Club of Okmulgee, lic to the railroads. Cc-operation was by a covered dish dinner, served at Olrla., held its February 21 meeting the theme of his talk, which was Inle~ 7:OO p. m., March 1, at the Tenth in the new club room south of the spersed with witty stories and poems. Street Freight Office Club Rooin. An yard office. There was a large at- "The public's chief interest in the increase in attendance was reported tendance. railroads," Mr. Green pointed out, "is over the two previous meetings, and The meeting was opened by a the fact that the railroads are among the Frisco Club and the Ladies' Aux- prayer by Eugene Williams, and the the heaviest taxpayers in the rural iliary met in separate rooms. opening address was made by Murray districts. When the railroads, because President Barcus reported that 75 Hill, president of the club. The fol- of dwindling income are unable to Frisco pins had been purchased to lowing business was secured by the meet their taxes, the counties which dale, and that the. Frisco stickers members: 5 passengers, 2 to Tulsa, they traverse are handicnpped by the were still being distributed to patrons. 2 to F't. Worth and 1 to Muskogee, lack of taxes ordinarily paid by the These stickers are to be attached to secured by E. G. Gilmore; 1 from railroad." orders and the sticker requests that Rosewood, N. >I., secured by Buddie He stressed the point that it was the shipment come "Via Frisco Lines". Young and 1 from Greenville, Texas, the railroads which were chiefly re- Report was made by J. H. Douglas secured by Murray Hill. sponsible for the development of the which showec? a splendid increase in The suggestion was made that the country through which their lines business, this year over last, and the members of the club prepare a pro- were built. employes were urged to continue their gram to be presented free to the pub- This meeting commemorated the splendid solicitation campaign. lic in the near future. 50th anniversary of the building of Kansas City Sunnyland Club the Frisco railroad through the Oz Mrs. MacMillan and Mrs. Brand. Miss Marguerite O'Brien was appointed parliamentarian. After the business meeting, which Below is a list of important conventions which will be held during 1934 followed the luncheon, the ladies and 1935. 1 played bridge. First prize was won The traffic departn~ntwill welcome any inforrimtion that might be of as- by Mrs. Rainey, second by Mrs. Carr- sistance in securing travel to these meetings. Any communication in connection ley. therew.ith, should be addressed to I. W. Nourse. general passenger agent, St. Louis, Mo. 1934 MEETINGS Hugo, Okla. Associated Traffic Clu,bs of America .... Birmingham, Ala...... April 24-25 A meeting of the employes of Northern Baptist Convention...... Rochester, N. Y ...... May 23-28 Hugo, Okla., was held on February C. M. E. Church, Quadrennial 27 for the purpose of reorganizing Conference ...... St. Louis, Mo...... May 2-22 the Frisco Employes' Club at that Natural Gasoline Assn. of America...... Tulsa, Okia...... May 9-10 point. W. P. Roberts, brakeman, International Petroleum Exposition...... Tulsa, Okla...... May 12-19 was elected president; Frank Knipp. Kiwanis lnternatlonal ...... Toronto, Ont...... June machinist, vice-president, and 0. E. Nat'l High School Band Tournament.... Des Moines, la...... May 31-June 2 Hayes, telegrapher, secretary. 0. L. Young, superintendent, ad- United Confederate Vets Reunion...... Chattanooga, Tenn...... June 3-8 dressed the group of more 'than 70 American Institute of Banking...... Washington, D. C...... June 11-14 employes, and presented the purposes American Medical Association ...... Cleveland, Ohio ...... June 11-12 of the club, its benefits to the em- U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce .... Miami, Fla...... June ployes and to the F'risco Railroad. National Retail Credit Association .... Memphis, Tenn...... June 19-22 President Roberts thanked the em- Rotary International ...... Detroit, Mich...... June 25-29 ployes for bestowing on him the National Education Association ...... Washington, D. C...... June 30-July 6 presidency. B. Y. P. U. of America ...... Plttsbuh Pa...... July 4-8 C. 0. McCain, division freight and Lions Clubs International Grand Rapids, Mich July 17-20 passenger agent of Ft. Smfth; Dr...... G. E. Harris, division surgeon; E. L. lnternatfonal Walther League...... Omaha, Nebr...... July 15-19 Ayles, and H. M. Booth, roadmas- Civitan International...... Toronto, Ont...... June ters, also addressed the club. M. 0. V. P. E. R. (Grotto) ...... Atlantic City...... June 26-28 The name of "The Southeastern Shrine (A. A. 0. N. M. S.) ...... Minneapolis, Minn...... June 19-21 Oklahoma Frisco Club" was then se- Knights Templar Gr. Encampment.... San Francisco, Calif...... July 7-13 lected, and it was decided to hold reg- B. P. 0. E. (Elks) Grand Lodge....,... Kansas City, Mo...... July l5-20 ular meetings the second Tuesday of United Spanish War Veterans...... Pittsburgh, Pa...... August 19-23 each month. Nat'l Baptist Convention (Col.) Unincorporated ...... Mukoee Okia...... Sept. 5-10 Nat'l Baptist Convention (Col.) The second meeting of the South- Incorporated ...... Oklahoma City, Okla...... Sept. 6 eastern Oklahoma Frisco Club was American Leglon ...... Miami, Fla...... Oct. 22-25 held on LMarch 13, with more than American Bankers Assn ...... Washington, D. C...... October 22-25 fifty employes and their families present. The community band of American Petroleum Institute...... Dallas, Texas ...... Nov. 12-15 Hugo furnished a number of selec- Southern Medical Association ...... Dallas, Texas...... November tions and President Roberts reported 1935 MEETINGS traffic tips turned in and business secured since the re-organization of Shrine Directors Association ...... St. Louis, Mo...... March 6-8 the club. He also advised that in- Kiwanis International ...... San Antonio, Tex...... May vitations had been extended to mem- United Spanish War Vets...... ,.Sari Antonio, Tex. bers of the Rotary and Lions Clubs and members of the Chamber of Conlmerce to attend the next meet- roundhouse foreman, P. I. Holloway, chb for the past two months which ing. car foreman, and J. D. Lawhorn, en- showed a gain in LCL shipments for S. L. Bedford, general agent, of gineer, on the entertainment com- January of 200; also a gain in Febru- Paris, as well as H. E. Gabriel, as- mittee. ary of 200 shipments. It was re- sistant superintendent of Ft. Smith. Visitors present included: Dr. ported that ticket sales at the Monett Boyer. Ft. Towson, Okla.; R. L. addressed the meeting and discussed station showed a 37% increase over business conditions and the aid Kuhne, manager, Hugo Milling Com- February, 1933. Frisco employes could give in the pany; Mr. Reeves, Frisco flreman, Ft. matter of solicitation. Smith, and Mr. LaRue, from Okla- A report was made of letters written Judge R. H. Stanley, of Hugo, homa City. to each patron in Yonett, advising spoke briefly of the loyalty of the them of the increase in business and employes to the railroad and said he Monett, Mo. thanking them for their support which would like to see the public become The regular monthly meeting of made possible this splendid showing. railroad-minded again. He further the Frisco Employes' Club of Monett, The letters also informed the mer- stated that the railroad was bearing Mo., was held on March 6 with a chants of the Missouri Rail and Truck its share of taxation, having paid in representative group of employes Tariff, effective February 15, which Choctaw County last year $72,621.68, present. put the rates of truck and rail trans- out of which $30,801.94 went to the C. J. Kunz, president of the club, portation on .the same basis with rates support of schools. gave a report of the business secured from principal shipping points in the Mr. Roberts appointed C. P. Long, through efforts of members of the district. April, 1934 Page 11 Frisco New business reported since last 6,500 People Attend Sunnyland Ball meeting as follows: H. B. Sigler, 24 HE Friend-Making Ball, held by on one of the main arteries of Kan- carloads of fruit, vegetables, canned the Sunnyland Club the evening sas City, it is almost impossible to goods and paper; also three LCL Tof March 15, was intended to calculate the amount of advertising shipments of shoes, Nashville, Tenn., place the Frisco Lines in the minds the Frisco received from the sign to Wichita. and in the hearts of all of Kansas alone. H. A. Marshall, rate clerk, gave a City and surrounding territory. Judg- The manager of the Pla-Mor com- tip which helped secure a carload of ing from the thousands (thatjambed the mented on the Friend-Making Ball as rugs, Kansas City to Wichita; also spacious Pla-Mor Ballroom, it served drawing one of the biggest crowds in LCL shipment, Wichita to Woodville, its purpose well. The crowds waited the history of the Pla-Mor, which is Miss., and one passenger from Wich- in lines extending several blocks from noted for big crowds, and second only ita to Fredonia, who was contemplat- the entrance to be admitted to the to the Birthday Party of President ing using a bus. hall to enjoy the dancing and gorge- Roosevelt. An accurate check of the Mr. Dinsmore, president, two cars ous floor show that was offered to number present was Impossible, owing of grapefruit from Florida, and a Frisco employes, patrons and friends to the fact that the man stationed at promise of routing on future cars via without charge. Incidentally, how- the door with a pedometer to register Frisco. ever, the ten-cent checking fee ,that t h e attendance, h i s instrument S. B. Ramsey, car foreman, secured was paid by the crowds in attendance showed 3,300, and then he was awept a car of coal, Henryetta to Wichita, netted the club a nice profit, which aside by the surge of people trying also one passenger from Wichita to will be used to further the campaign to get in the hall. The Pla-Mor man- Joplin, who had made inquiry about launched with the new year to make ager, who is experienced in estimating the time a bus left for Joplin, but all of Kansas City and surrounding crowds, set a conservative estimate was induced to use the Frisco. territory Frisco-minded, with the hope of 6,500. Mr. Sperry, storekeeper, secured that when anyone is contemplating a one passenger, Wichita to Springfield, trip or making a shipment they will At the regular meeting of the who had considered using a bus. think first of the Frisco Lines. Sunnyland Club, held February 23rd. 60 members were present. The chief John Roberts, bill clerk, was instru- The Friend-Making Ball presented mental in securing routing on a car an excellent opportunity for adver- business of the evening was the form- al reorganization of the club, includ- of canned oysters, Savannah, Ga., to tising Frisco service and mixing in Winfleld. Kan. happy surroundings with thousands ing the adoption of a Constitution and Mrs. Roberts, wife of John Roberts, of prospective passengers and ship- By-laws. Mr. Baltzell was the guest bill clerk, secured LCL business from pers, the tickets having been dis- speaker and made an Inspiring talk Wichita to Joplin, Mo. tributed freely among all industries regarding Frisco employes' clubs, and merchants, as well as to the pub- their duties and importance. W. C. Dennis, check clerk, solicited lic in general. Announcements re- The results of the Intensive drCve a passenger, Fredonia to Wichita, garding Frisco service were read by for traffic tips launched by the officers who otherwise would have used a the orchestra leader and master of of the newly reorganized Sunnyland bus. ceremonies at intervals during the Club show a very encouraging In- B. F. Barnes, agent, Andover, gave evening. crease during the month of February. valuable information on seven cars The following report will show The immense electric sign that to of fat cattle that will soon move what extent club members are ex- from his station. The traffic depart- covered the entire roof of the Pla- erting their efforts toward securing ment will follow up to secure. Mor could be seen for many blocks traffic tips: number of tips, 199; car- After a general discu~ion, the away, carried the words, "Frisco loads secured, 167; LCL secured, 37; meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p. m. Sunnyland Club". As the PlaXor is passengers, 14. St. Louis Terminals The clu'b voted to sponsor an essay Following the business meeting, The regular meeting of the club or poster contest featuring the rail- those present enjoyed bridge, pino- was held in the club room on the sec- road, the pupils of each school within chle and bunco. Forty-six members ond floor of Tower Grove Station, a radius of 50 miles to be eligible and guests were present. March 16. for competition. Thd essay or poster There was a large attendance and contest would be open for pupils in Air Capital Club, varied matters were discussed. The the 7th and 8th grades, and would Wichita, Kan. visitors included 31. M. Sisson, super- bring out what the railroads had done intendent Eastern division, and G. H. for their community. A total of $7.00 Sixteen members were present at Jury, assistant superintendent, who the March 15 meeting of the Air was appropriated from the club funds gave some very interesting talks Capital Club of Wichita, Kan. The for this purpose, to be divided in,to dwelling on the activities of other meeting was called to order at 7:45 three prizes. employes' clubs on their division. p. m., with Ralph Dinsmore, presi- Frisco Sunnyland Auxiliary, dent, in charge. J. J. Cummings, general agent, St. Kansas City, Mo. Letter from Mr. J. W. Nourse. G. Louis 7th Street Station, gave a very The members of the Auxiliary to P. A., of March 13, was read, calling interesting talk. the Frisco Sunnyland Club of Kansas attention to the President's proclama- The importance of getting business City met together on March 6. By- tion designating 1934 as "National for the company was brought to the laws were read and adopted and a Park Year", requesting everyone to attention of all present, with the idea report was made on the party re- solicit all traffic possible to the Na- that by helping the company, we cently given by members of this tional Parks; also letter from J. A. were helping ourselves, and also re- clnb. A vote of thanks was given to Moran, covering Kansas Motor Laws, taining the club's record as a busi- all the ladies who assisted. was read. ness getter. @ THE PENSION ROLL R JOHN WINTON BUCHERT Six Frisco Lincs vctcran employes, ELISHA EDWIN WILLS JOHN WINTON BUCHBRT, agent- with combincd scrvicc of 198 years and BLISHA EDWIN WILLS, conduc- operator, Arcadia, Kans., was retired one month, were Plnccd on the Pcnsion tor, River division, was retired from from actfve service January 31, 1934, Roll at o ntectirlg of the Board of Pen- active service January 31, 1934, due due to hh having reached the age sio~rs,held Fcbri~ary16, 1934, at !lie St. to his having reached the age limit. limit. He was born January 1, 1864, Louis Geircrol Oflicc. He was born January 24, 1864, near at Piketon. Ohio, and educated in the Colleen, Va.. and educated in the schools near his home. He learned schools of Virginia. He served as telegraphy and station accounting on water boy at the age of 10 years, when the Sciato Valley Railway, now a part the N, & W. road was being con- of the N&W, and came with Frisco structed. He came wlth Frisco Lines as operator at Arcadia, Kans., Lines 3uly 5, 1906, as a brakeman out February 21. 1885. He also served of Chaffee, Mo. From July 5 until as relief agent at various points on December 8 he served in that capac- the Frisco, but was appointed agent ity, being promoted on the latter date at Arcadia on February 21, 1888, to freight conductor. in whkh capacity where he remained until his retire- he served until hls retirement. The ment. On April 8, 1896, he married first Mrs. Wills died and he married Rozella Trowbridge, and to them was again in 1917. There are three daugh- born one son. Mr. and Mrs. Buchert ters and two sons, one son having reside in Arcadia. Continuous serv- been born to the second Mrs. Wills. ice of 48 years and 11 months entitles Mr. and Mrs. Wills reside at Blythe- him to a pension allowance of $81.85 ville, Ark. Continuous service of 27 a month, effective from February 1, years and 7 months entitles him to a 1934. pension allowance of $54.85 a month. - effective from February 1, 1934. MILTON DAVID WELCH MILTON DAVID WELCH, conduc- GEORGE FRANKLIN STUBBS tor, Southern division, was retired GEORGE FRANKLIN S T U B B 9, from active service January 31, 1934, conductor, St. L. S. F. & T. Railway, due to his having reached the age Fort Worth, Texas, was retired from limit. He was born January 24, 1864, active service October 14. 1933. due to in Madison County, Ind., and attended total disability. He is 17 years of age. the schools of Grant County. He be- born March 6, 1868, at Nebraska City. gan hl~railroad service as a brake- Neb., and educated In the schools of man and conductor for the 0. & M. Atchison, Kan., and Springfleld, Ill. Railway, September, 1882, coming He entered the servlce of the St. L. with Frisco Lines as a switchman and M. & S. E. Railway (now Frisco) as brakeman out of Springfleld on the old a conductor out of Cape Girardeau, K. C. F. 6. & M., March 11, 188'1. He December 30, 1904. He left the serv- served in the capacity of switchman, ice, but returned to Frisco Lines as brakeman, freight and passenger con- a brakeman at Enid, October 19, 1908. ductor on the Southern division dur- He entered the service of the Texas ing his entire service with the Frisco. Lines at Ft. Worth, Sept. 29, 1909, On October 12, 1887, he married Tlrc photos obovc arc of the v~tcrarrs as conductor. His entire service with Amanda Hamilton, OK Pana, Ill., and to prrisior~cd ritrring tltc mo~ltlzof Fcbvuary. the Frisco has been in train service them were born two chlldren. a son liratiirtg fro~rr lcfl to right (top row): as conductor and brakeman. On and a daughter. Mr- and Mrs. Welch J. My. Ruchrrt, E. E. IVills. (Centcr February 12, 1896, he married Vlctmia row): 11'1. D. l.Vclch, G. F. Stuhbs. reside in Springfield. Contlnuous E. Sparr, of Hannibal, Mo., and to. service of 46 years and 9 months en- (Bottom row): H. T. JIcElvoncg and J. 1W. Scivcrt. them were born three daughters. Mr. titles him to a pension allowance of and Mrs. Stubbs reside in Fort Worth, $102.20 a month, effective from Febru- Texas. Continuous service of 23' ary 1. 1931. years and 11 months entitles him to a Jonesboro, Ark., in 1903. He was later pension allowance of $44.75 a month. HUGH T. MeELVANEY promoted to engineer and served his effective from February 1, 1934. HUGH T. McELVANEY, engineer, entire time on the one division. On Southern division, was retired from October 24, 1907, he married Inez active service January 26, 1933, due Douglas, of Jonesboro, Ark. Contin- JOHN WILLIAM SEIVERT to total dfsabillty. He is 56 years of uous service of 29 years and 5 months JOHN VLLIAM SEIVE'RT, ctoss- age, born at Humboldt, Tenn., April entitles him to a pension allowance of ing flagman, Ft. Scott, Ken., was re- 28, 1877. He began hie service with $52.85 a month, effective from Febru- tired from active service January 31, Frfsco Linea as a fireman out of ary 1, 1934. 1934, due to his having reached the I/ * I/ THE MERRIMENT PAGE I/ iP. 11 How Come? villain picked up a pistol . . . picked Newlyrich Wife: "We must get a new car." a pistol . . . and showing his teeth They had grown wealthy suddenly Husband: "What? When I'm still shot his enemy . . . enemy . . . in the and had purchased a farm, complete paying installments on the car I ex- back . . . determination . . . picked with hens, cows and pigs. Said a changed for the car I sold in part pistol . . . and picked teeth . . . his visitor one day: payment of the car I've got now!" back . . . teeth. With deter . . . pistol "Do your hens lay eggs?" . . . villain . . . showing teeth . . . In "Oh, they can," was the lofty re- back . . . ply, "but in our position they don't COURTESY "Oh heck, what's the use trying have to." According to a Chicago newspaper to read a book in a bus, anyway." there is danger in carrying courtesy -Erie Magazine. IN THE LONG AGO too far, if you believe one of its re- A fly was walking with her daughter ports. over the head of a very very bald On the elevated in that city a man OH YEAH? man. "How thlnga change, my dear. gave a woman a seat. They were late i starting for the When I was your age this was only She fainted. station artd his wife said: "You run a footpath? On recovering, she thanked him. ahead dear, and hold the train." Then he fainted! "Yeah," lte answered sarcastically, -4 SUGGESTION "and what par-ticrrlor hold wozlld you Boss: "There's two dollars missi~rg like ~ICto use-the head-lock, scissors from iiry desk drawer and no one but OhrE WAY or half-ne1so1t.p" you mrd I have a key to it." "How did you wake yortr neighbor Office Boy: "Well, let's each put a keep his hem in his ow* yard?'' dollar back and forget it.'' "Well, orre night I hid half a dosen Correct eggs u~rdera bush in nty gardea, wad Waiter: "Did you say you wanted the 9te.t-t day I let hint see ate gather your eggs turned over?" Anytime Meek voice over the telephone: them. I zwasdt bothered after that." Diner: "Yes-to the Museum of "Doctor, this is Mr. Henpeck. My Natural History." wife has just dislocated her jaw. If Too Late you're out this way next week or the Hubby: "Dear, I've been thinking UNBELIEVABLE week after, you might drop in and over your argument, and I've decided A group of women visited a railroad see her." to agree with you." roundhouse and one was overheard Wifey: "Well, it won't do you any telling some friends how a locomotive WAITING good. I have changed my mind." is made and her remarks were about "If you know who stole your car, as follows: why don't you get it back?" IN CASE OF RAIN "You pour a lot of sand into a "I'm just waiting umtil he puts on a Hotel Clerk: "Inside or outside lot of boxes," she explained, "and new set of tires. It can't be long room, sir?" you throw old stove lids and things now!'' Guest: "Inside. It looks like rain." into a furnace, and then you empty the molten stream into a hole in PEMININE DEADLINE the sand, and everybody yells and "Will zwe ever have a wontan presi- TRY IT swears. Then you pour it out and dott?" He was an old and not very hand- let it cool and pound it, and then "Of course not. .4 President has to some widower. you put it in a thing that bores be over thirty-five years of age." "You are the sixblr girl to whota I holes in it. Then you screw it to- have proposed ~w'thoutavail." gether, and paint it, and put steam Helping Hands "Well," said the girl, kindly, "maybe In it, and they take it to a drafting A story is told concerning a mo- ' if yotc wear otre zedten making your room and make a blue print, of it. torist whose car had come to a sud- seventh proposal, yorc'll ltave belter But one thing I forgot-they have den standstill on a country road. The luck." to make a boiler. One man gets motorist descended, quickly diagnc inside and one man remains out- the trouble, and then applied 8 Too Drastic side, and they pound frightfully; neighboring cottage for assistance and they tie it to the other thing, She: "Dad, I am going to do my "Pardon me," he said to the and you ought to see it gol" bit. I'm getting a dressmaker to lady who answered his knock, "do teach me how to cut out dresses." by chance possess any lubrica oil?" Dad: "I don't want you to go so ANOTHER? far as that. But I think you might The old lady shook her head. cut out cigarettes and $10 hats." Have you lteard the stwy about the "Any oil will do," said the motc absent-minded professor who was about hopefully, "caster oil, if you I: to start on an auto tour. He filled his any." NO USE wife up zcith gasoline, kissed his road "I ain't got it," said the old 1: With a great show of . . . show map goodbye and tried to shove his regretfully, "but I could Ax you of . . . determination . . . nation the automobile into his pocket! with a dose of salts." -4pri1, 1934 Page 15 from the Mechanical Department SERVES ASSOCIATION AS KANSAS CITY RIP TRACK SERVES ASSOCIATION AS VICE-GEN. CHAIRMAN LEE WARFORD, Reporter CHAIRMAN J. E. Harris, yardmaster at Rose- dale, spent tWo weeks in Ft. Worth, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, Tesas, visiting friends and relatives. 3Iat. Flanfgan, switchman, returned to work February 15th after being off two months account of sickness. J. L. Hutt'on, oiler at Rosedale, has been a bachelor the last two weeks. Xrs. Hutton and son were visiting friends and relatives. L. J. Leigh, assistant general fore- man, has recently bought a new Dodge. The Sunnyland Club gave a big dance at the Play-Mor Ball Room, ;March 15rh. in an effort to establish new friends and advertlse the Prfsco service. Know everyone enjoyed the dance and h0De the Sunnvland Club continues to give these dances:-- Don Weigman, special agent at Rose- dale. is the D~OU~father of a son. born Januarv 21si. htr. and Jim. L. L. Warford had a new arrival February 25th. Miss Dorothea Lee Warford was born at 3 p. m. at St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Warford and daughter are doing flne under the care of Mrs. J. 0. Warford. There has been a new baby born every month for the past 5 months. Last October Mr. and Mrs. Ely Golden had a son. Last November Mr. and Mrs. James Kissinger had a son. Last December Mr. and JIrs. Rassie Braden had a son. The same month Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bengston had a son. Last January Mr. and Mrs. Don Weig- man had a son. Last February Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Wardford had a girl.- Who is next? LOCAL No. ?&BIRMINGHAM,- ALA. C. P. Clark, division chairman and L. L. CLINTON, Reporter John Seanor Abbott, machinist for vice-general chairman of the Frisco Berry McNalley, car oiler at Past Frisco Lines, St. Louis, Mo., is chair- Association of Metal Crafts and Car Thomas, and 3Iiss Elizabeth Payne. man of the Eastern division for the were married February 15th at the Department Employes at Enid, Okla., home of the bride's aunt. at 14.53 14th Frisco Association of Metal Crafts and was born at Willard, Ky.. February Avenuc. South. Car Department Employes. He was C. L.. preacher, carman, was called 26, 1882. to his home at Chaffee, Mo., on account born in Joplin, Mo., February 1, 1899, Mr. Clark began his railroad serv- of illness of his father. The last re- the son of A. S. Abbott, who has port received he was much Improved. ice as a fireman out of Snyder, Okla., We wish him a speedy recovery. served the Frisco since 1886, and the on the 0. C. W.. now the South- C. H. Vinyard. carman, has returned grandson of John Seanor, who was to work, after having been off on ac- western division of the Frisco. In count of the flu. with the Frisco from 1884 until his 1905 he went with the Chickasha Cot- Our general chairman, H. D. Warren, death in 1904. was with us at our last meetina. We ton Oil Company as engineer, then to are always glad to have hlm &th us. He is a graduate of the Springfield the Santa Fe as brakeman and was High School, class of '17, enlisted in later promoted to conductor in the JEFFERSON AVE. COACH YARDS the Drury Student Army Training fall ot 1912. He returned to Oklahoma ST. LOUIS, MO. Corp in 1918 and attended Drury Col- and served a Cotton Company as en- JOHN 1%'. HOLDREN, Reporter lege, Springfield, in 1920. gineer and manager until 1917, and He began his service with Frisco moved to Sapulpa where he served the There are two happy boys in the old home town at this writlng, Nile (Red) Lines in 1914, completing his special city water plant for a time, entering Ball and 'John E. Sparling. They have apprenticeship in 1925. He took a Frisco service September 21, 1922, at position as machinist at Willow Enid as a sheet metal worker, where December 15, 1933, for a period of Springs and was transferred to St. he is now serving. two years. Louis in May, 1926. In November, He is a charter member of Local He married Mattie Lee Watson of 1928, he was married to Mary No. 8 and has held the offices of Cantara, N. M., in 1909, has two sons Margaret Kerr of Crane, Mo. crafts committeeman, president, vice- and one daughter. Mrs. Clark is de- Mr. Abbot,t served as division chair- president and division chairman. He ceased but the children are living. man in 1928, president of Local No. was elected division chairman for The daughter is married and the two 5 in 1933 and was re-elected division 1933-1934, and vice-general chairman, sons reside with Mr. Clark. chairman in 1933. Page 1 Frank M. Darden, Jr., has been ance prlxe at that meetlng of the mother an placed o811 Sparllngs' vacancy. Glad to Local, March 2. C. \V. Boggs was Spencer, t have yo1u with us Frank and trust you elected and installed to flll the vacancy Roy Jac will 1Ikt: St. Louis. left when Wm. Crouch reslgned re- points nor Re5 0lldham was OK the nrst of the signed recently. Ward Melton won the tives over month...... -- due~~- to.. Illness. attendance prize. Don De. Wllllam De1.rick also lost a few days George Condon was called to Peoria, month.l,iieumonia H account illnes.3. Ill., on account of the serlous Illness Elmer Ross, who was laid off sev- of his father on February 25th. JIr. the Enid era1 months Iago wilt be back on hl* Condon, Sr., Is Improving at thls time. tend our s old job the :16th. Glad to have you Ernest Carrlger, cabman of the pas- and relatl back wlth us, Elmer. senger en8 of the Lindenwood round- BasebaI! - house. was absent nn account of slck- our "old ness the first of Msich. -- - -- Richards, LOCAL No. '19-B-MEMPHIS, TENN. 0. L. Baker Is our present round- the club I house foreman. reolaclna Thomas Informatlc THOMAS, Reporter . Murry who has' gone' to SDringfield. nccoun-~ t of-- We wish rhem both success in their this year. ry, drop pit machinist. new positions. Local No. 8 enjoyed a smoker and a spent a few d ays in St'. Louls and other The "stork" has made several calls fine meetlng Monday night February points In 1161: rsouri, last month. since the last writing, namely, on Feb- 26. hfr. Rufus 0. Bentley. 'our newly At this wrll:ing one of the glrl twlns ruary 15, Marlene Janet an 8-pound married vice-gresldent, furnished the of Rufus an d Nrs. Brown in very haby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hen- cigars. Good luck. Rufe! sick. Brown la a third-class boller- son; on February 27 a 9-pound daugh- maker. We wish for them a speedy t'er. Dona Ruth, to the home of Mr. and recovery for their baby. Mrs. H. D. Baker; on February 28 a 7- LOCAL No. Mrs. Edna Harwell, wlfe of Dee pound daughter, Marjorie Clementine, 2 Harwell, third-class bollermaker, had to Mr. and Mrs. Clemence LaBarge, and WEST LOCOMOTIVE SHOPS to make a hu rried trip to BIoon's hake to Mr. and Mrs. Brynmore K. Thomas SPRINGFIELD, MO. to be at the bedslde of her sister'^ on JIarch 2nd a baby glrl, Ruth, weigh- - ch)lcl. ing 7 pounds. The mothers and daugh- VIRGIL B. SMITH, Reporter \Ire are gl;ad to see George Tolen. ters are all doing nicely. engine hostlel; snd Dee Harwell, thltd- Mrs. Minnie Hosang, wire or Max W%lllr Reddlck and wife announce class bollermalter, back on their re- Hosang, machlnist, who has been in the birth or a son February 20th. r1)ectlve jobs, each havlng been off for the hospltal lor the past two year8 wa6 some tlme. Willls is a machlnist apprentice. our group two mlnlmterz pleasantly surprised on Febrllary 26th Ed Hall and family motored to Ful- We have in with a birthday party glven for her by ton, Mo., the week-end of February of the Gospe31. Rev. Fred Webst'er. 7Pth the Forest 'Park Chapter Order of the *"LC.. night machln 1st helper, and Rev. Isaac Eastern Star at the home of their tiepartment oiler. I have Chas. Wooldrldge, who recently was Harvey. car Worthv Matro~i. Mrs. Bossle. Xrs. operated on at the Frlsco hospltal. 1s had the ple asure of hearlng Rev. Hosank 1s getting along nicely at t'his Webster speak and lor a young mlnis- back on the job agaln and we are glad for him a great future. time and Mr. Hosang wishes to thank to have hlm baclr. ter I ~redict everyone who has helped to make her Johnnle Managin Is back on the job and for Rev. Harvey. we all admire his life joyful. councll and a dvlce. and he Is also our agaln after a lav off of several weeks lreasurer, both men pos- ori account of sickness. trustworthy- I sez sre-r1111g~..~~.. qualities ancl congenial LOCAL No. 24 Earl Gentlng, machinist, was oper- dispositions. We wlah for them God ated on In the hospital at St. Louis. $peed. Wednesday, March 7th. and from all Local So. 19-B extends Its sympathy RAYMOND F. DEES, Reporter reports is dolng nlcely. to George Edwards, car department Blll Rlchardson, better known as emplove in the loss of his wife who Storekeeper L. C. Dicderson and wife "Uncle Bill", blacksmith, in a patlent died a' f'ew weeka ago. are the proud arents of a 7%-pound In the hospltal at St. Louis. girl. ~ongratufatlons. Nels Benson has purchased a new Always remember t h e workllla Machinist J. H. Branam was a re- codes: A. B. C., W. S. A. and the Oldsmobile. H. P. A., which Is: Always Be Careful, cent visitor In Birmingham, Ala. W. T. RIcFarlanb, erectlng foreman, Work Safely Always and Hell, Pre- Rin Track Airman W. L. Peeler has dfed Saturday, larch loth, of bronchial 3. returned to St. Louis hospital after a pneumonla. He is greatlv missed by vent Accident- few weeks at home. the employes of west sh'ons and we Wrecker Engineer 31. B. Lowe was extend -our deepest sympathy to his J OPLIN, MO. called to Water Valley where his wife in her loss. mother is serious ill. We hope it is We wlsh to extend our sympathy to ROGER C. FLETCHER, Reporter not as bad as reported. Mr. and Mrs. George Harris In the Box naclter Ernat Hill has returned death of their niece. Carey GrletI, all. man at Ruth Yards. to work after several days' leave. Is rec?v+rinji from an emergency ap- @ pendicitls operation at Freemans hos- NORTH SIDE SIDELIGHTS pl j7l. LOCAL NO. 8-ENID, OKLA. lom Foster, asslstant car foreman and air man at Ruth Yard*. was home EBPERY HAGUEWOOD, Reporter a few days With a wrenched back. He FRANK IIARKEY, Reportel' Mr. ~ndMrs. Charles E. Beck, par- was able to return to work in a fenr Wedding bells rln~again! Rufux ent* of Ralph Beck, and Mrs. Ruth dava. but his Injur~~may take him to Bentley and Mlsa Rose Constant were Beck, the wldow, have the slncere -. -. sympathy of the roundhouse employes air. A: S. 'kbbott, general foreman unlted in marriage February 17. 4:00 aC Cuba, 3Irm Abbott and A. S. Abbott, p, m., at Oklahoma City, Rev. My.11'. and their families In their bereave- .Tunior. were visitors In Joplin, Sunday, Davis of the Firat Presbyterian Church ment over the death of their son and March' 11th. at the home of hIrs. of-. Oklahoma Citv ~erformlnethe cere- husband, which occurred at St. Louis, Abbott'u brother Mr. ff. L. Seanor. A. mony. Mr. ~entiej.is triple-rack man March 9th. following a brief illness of of the Enid shops. Mrs. Bentley is pneumonla. Ralph was a fine, upstand- S. ~bbott,Jr., is corinectecl wlth the ing young man of clean habits and Curtis Publishing Company in the from Austin. Texas. Thev are at home Pittsburg, Kansas, district. to their many friends at the Laurann hiah icleals. an all around athlete and Uncle Charlie Baltaell was a Jonlln Courts. Mr. Bentley remarked to the a '6reat favorite in any company. He visitor recently on the day Jack reporter that they spent a brief honey- was captain of the local senior high Dempsey was referee at the American moon in Oklahoma Clty. Members of school football team whlle In high Leglon Boxing Match. Jack Dempsey Local No. 8 and their famllies wish school and at the time of his death was Is ''Uncle Charlles' Boy". them a long and happy married 1Ife. attending the St. Louis Univer~ity, There are just two of we single fel- where he was a member of the uni- lows left at the Frisco shops at Enid. versity football Learn. also a member LOCAL No. 6 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Poe and Xsie of t'he wrestling squad as a heavy- Vlon motored Yo Canadian. Texas, and weight. It is with genuine sorrow E. R. McNARB and F. C. HEKK. spent a few days visltlng relatives that everyone here learned of the pass- Reporters there the past month. ing of such a fine young man. Mr. We wlsh to extend our welcome to Chas. Beck is a welder or 'ha '-A"a-- We are sorrv to report the deflth ot Mr. and Mrs. Paullne, both to Our city maker force. Mrs. G. T. ~~ekenna.wife of Engineer and *hop. They came here froln St. Charles XI. Gibson, lab1or foreman, AIcICennil, and mother of Edmond Mc- Louls. Mr. Paullne i* the electrician has returned to his duties after an I In the hospital for the past sixty days. \Ve cstend our sympathy to David Our sympathy is extended to Xr. and has returned home. Mr. Bohanan paid .\IcCullouf;h in the death of his wife. Nrs. Jesse King. in the death of her the roundhouse force a visit. We al- father Francis M. Hayes who died at ways welcome Bo. their home early in this m'onth. He was Mr. Fuson, Mr. Guinncy and Mr. La LOCAL No. 32-NEWBURGp buried in the East Lawn Cemetery of Fevcre spent a week-cnd the flrst of Sprlnwfleld. Mo. March in Fort \Vorth, Texae, at a bowl- E. F. FULLER, Reporter George Toungblood received a severe ing tournament. injury to his face and one eye, by be- ing struck by a bar while handling steel L. A. Beaty. third-class machinist, is Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Malonc motored in a Tulsa hospital very ill with pneu- to St. Louis Frlsco Hospital where rail in the rail yard. We hope he soon monia. Mrs. Malone remained for treatment. recovers and we are glad that it was Mrs. John Ekley. wife of roundhouse Harry Warford, who was seriously in- not more serious than it was. foreman, is very ill at her home. We jured on traln No. 4, dled in the Frisco Robert Bare, electrlcian, who was for- wish her a very speedy recovery. Hospita!, February 1.5. His remains merly employed at this plant, paid us We extend our sympathy to F. B. were shlppecl to Newburg and the funcral a short visit this month and informed Phillips, blacksmith, in the death of his serviccs were held at the Baptist Church. us he is now working at Birmingham. son. Ala, on the job formerly held by H. D. He was laid to rest in Newburg Ceme- Warren, our general chairman of the tery. Shopmen extend their sympathy Frisco Association of 3lctal Crafts and to the bercaved family. Car Department Employes. WATER SERVICE DEPARTMENT Hnrvw- -" Grecn------is-- conflned to the Frisco SPRINGFIELD, MO. ~GGitalwlth sinus trouble. Mrs. E. F. Fuller and Ronald motored to Springfleld for a few days' visit with MECHANICA~ DEPARTMENT CLAUDE HEREFORD, Reporter Mr. and JIrs. J. IV. Vinson. 311.. and 1ll.s. Jack Hill and Gale vis- THAYER, MO. We were all shocked to receive the ited relations in Tulsa, Okla.. for a few news in the shop, carly the morning of days. F. 31. PEEBLES.. Reporter. February 23. of the sudden death or heorge Turner, who is conflned in the Edward Straley. B. C B. painter, who Frisco Hoxpltal for treatment, is much ms. Buck waite, wife of maintenance suffered a fatal attack on thc street ~mproved. man. is now on a visit to Springfield, here late in the evening of the 22nd. Harvev Green visited relatives in But- Missouri. Ed was of a very quiet dif,position, but tel-fieid -"M;. ---- Lee Thomas, daughter of Dave was an exceptionally good mixer", as 1s M~s.'H.\V. Fuller was called to Kirks- Tllomas. of Springfield, is visiting home attested by a large circle of friends. ville, AIO., on account of the dcath of folks. her aunt. Mrs. Arthur Anderson, wife of en- The death of John W. Thompson, gen- gineer, is now visiting her sister, ~rs. eral foreman of the reclamation plant. Will Spanglcr. at this ~oint. came also as a great surprise to all. - . ~ ---.. Mr. Thompson's illness was a matter of 3Ir. and ~ Mrs. Zack Roberts engineer BACK SHOP NEWS and wife. are now the poss~&ors of a general knowledge, but none were aware baby girl, born February 22, named Jo of the seriousness of his condition untll ii nn the news of his death Aashed through ...... , the shops. The sympathy of all is es- ALKS WATT and CLAUD CAMPBELL, Reporters tended the-- bereaved of both these splen- did men. NO PER DIEM It is with deep regret, indeed, that we Mr. I<. Smith, door man in the mill reoort... .~- the death of our ceneral foreman. shop. is in tllc Frisco Hospital in St. More fast handling reported by J. John W. Thompson, which occurred on Louis at this writing. Kieber. we wish H. Doggrell, superintendent of trans- February 27, at his home at 1045 West you a speedy recovery. Mt. Vernon Street. after an illness Of Wm. (Bill) Craig. of the machine portation. about one month.' He served his ap- shop, has purchased a new home. It is MK&T 76358 loaded with salt for prenticeship for the Burllngton at Han- on Grand Street Road. nibal. Mo., startlng to work at the age Krna (Sandy) Barklcy, who has been Brownwood, Tex., was received at Ft. of 14 years. He later worked for thc in St. John's Hospital for some time, is Worth from the MKtT at 4:30 p. m., C. & E. I. at Danville, Ill., the Lehinh getting along nicely at this writlng. Valley at Sayre. Pa., and the Santa Fe We are very sorry to report the dcath March 8; moved to Brownwood on at Topeka, Kan.. before coming to of the mother of Mrs. Virgil Wilks and train 35, departing at 11:25 p. m. the Springflcld In 1912 to work for the the mother of Mrs. Oscar Painter. Frisco. He was 64 years old, a member Margaret Bush. daughter of Wm. C. same day, arriving at Brownwood at of the Shrine and other Masonlc bodies. Bush, and Ernest Hagerwood were 7:50 a. m. the 9th. and a member of the Grace Methodist quietly married March 1. Mr. Eush is The car was made empty and de- Church. Our sympathy is extended to s north side mill man, and he was his family and relations. Burial was in president of Frisco Local No. 1. parted on train 34 at 6:17 p. m.. March the Enst Lawn Cemetery in Springfleld. Levi Newkirk. car man on the rip 9, and delivered to owners at Dublin Mlssouri. track, is stlll on the sick list at this W. B. Murney comes to us as our new writing. at 8:30 p. m. ,March 9. general foreman. Nr. Nurney needs no Nrs. Claud Campbell and son, Ken- The handling given this car indi- introduction to thc greater number of ncth, have returned from a trip to Kan- the men at the reclamation plant. for sas Cit17. whcre thcv visited Mrs. cates that the greatest attention was he was formerly a foreman at the South ~ampbeli's sister. accorded the movemelit of this foreign Side roundhouse, and was transferred to Several of Che old boys who have been the Chouteau Avenue roundhouse at St. laid otf for some time in the tin shop, car. Louls. Mr. JIurnev has had a varied boiler shop, equipment shop, and ma- experience in the rah'oad game, and has chine shop have been called back to worked for various other railroads be- work. We surely are glad to see you fore comina to the Frisco in 1009. He back, boys. ON THE JOB wishes all the fellows to know that he Dudley (Red) Van Winkle, of the About 7:00 a m., on March 7, a believes in the Goldcn Rule and boilcr shop, is stlll on the sick list at reciprocity. and that his intentions are representative of a certain large con- to carry hls side of the load to the best this writing. Van. we houe YOU have a of his ablHty, with these thoughts in struction company called at the home mind. and we feel glad to extend to him of G. M. Doggett, agent at Granby the hand of fellowship wlth a hearty welcome. RECLAMATION PLANT and inquired if a flat car could be spotted for a rush shipment of grad- SPRINGFIELD, MO. ing machinery. LOCAL NO. 1-SPRINGFIELD, MO. T. 0. CHAPMAN. Reporter Mr. Doggett got busy and had an J. F. WASSON, Reoorter empty flat car placed on local train 441 out of Nonett and same was Alden King, a former employe at Tom Williams has recovered from a the reclamation plant, has been con- severe illness and we are glad to see spotted at Granby for loading at 11:30 fined in the Springfleld Baptlst Hos- him back at work again. a. m. The loading was completed at pital account of an infection from a Eddie Fuerst, our scale mechanic, was small scratch on the leg. He is im- called to Fort Scott. Kansas, to repair 3:00 p. m. and the car moved out of provinp at this tlme. a break down at that point, recently. Granby on local train 440 that after- We extend our sympathy to Nrs. Alden Klng. who has been lald off at Ralph Beck in the dearh of her hus- the reclamation plant. and had been at noon and was spotted for unloading band, also to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. work on one of the Springfleld CWA at Everton at 9:00 a. m. the next Charlie Beck. projects, has contracted lockjaw from an We extend our sympathy to Marion injury he is said to have received while day, March 8, only 26 hours after car Clevenger and family In the death of at work. He is said to be improving, was ordered until ready to unload at Mrs. Clevenger's grandfather, Francis however, and we hope he is soon fully Marion Hayes. recovered. Everton! April, 1934 Page 19 J. L. Fry, agent. Stoutland, was off FREIGHT TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT one day. being relleved by E. L. Xooney. I EASTERN DIVISION Regret very much havlng to report ST. LOUIS, MO. the death of W. B. ;\IcEvilly. agent. Pa- I ciflc, after an illness of over a month. CHARLES BURNS. Reporter Our sincere sympathy to the bereaved MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT family. President "Doc'' Hall reports that he 0. N. XIartin, second trick, Lebanon. has turned over to Vice-president "Feet" SPRINGFIELD, MO. was relieved one day by J. F. Lick. Braun the following list of names for E. L. Mooney relieved G. R. Pamplin, membership in the Baldheaded Nen's HABEI, CLARK, Reporter second trick, Marshfleld, one day. Club: Rich Knoll, J. F. Jedlicka. C. TVakeAeld and B. L. Vaughn. If these gentlemen are sufficiently denuded on A banquet will be held the evening of top to satisfy Mr. Braun, they will be JIarch 31, in tho dining room of the voted in as members. Frisco passenger station, honoring D. Bernard F. Fritz recentlv lost a deci- L. Forsythe, general road foreman of DIVISION STOREKEEPER'S sion to a very bad case of acute indiges- equipment, \\-ho will be retired on that OFFICE-SPRINGFIELD, Md. tion and had to call in the help of a date, after having served the Frlsco doctor to whio the old Boaie Man. but for 47 years. "Uncle Dee" is well known we are glad that he is back on the job over the entire system and beloved by PEARL A. FAIS, Reporter without any serious damage done. all, and places will Ae laid for over 0. K. Covle has verv often been ac- a hundred of his friends and associates. Richard Kemm. son of Mr. and JIrS. cused of bking a so& head, but the Quite an entertaining program will be 0. Kernm, has the honor of being one of truth of It is that it is his feet that held in connection with the banquet. the baritone singera in the High School are sore. Oliver has been wearing a The minstrel show sponsored by the boys' quartet. Paul Morton, nephew of size seven shoe, but, upon the advice Springfleld Men's Club, and which was Miss Madge >Iorton, of the superintend- of a chiropodist, he has purchased him- held at the South Street Christian ent's office. is one of the tenors. self a nice new pair of number nines. Church, the evening of March 16, was JIrs. R. G. Price was recently re- Now that winter is just about gone very successful, both flnancinlly and elected secretary of the City P. T. A. and spring is just around the corner from an entertainment standpoint. One Council. Congl-atulations ! Joe Jedlicka can hardly wait to go flsh: of the high spots of the show was the Our sincere sympathy is extended to ing, and Ivan Goodwin is yearning for presentation of a beautiful bouquet Tom O'Kelly. formerly of this depart- Indiana and those spring chickcns that (vecetablc variety) to Mr. R. D. Gllbert. ment, who had the misfortune to lose his his mother fries so well. Geo. Harrel- a m&nber of the-cast. home by flre recently. Aiso, our sym- son has dreams of a clubhouse on the Sincere sympathy is extended to C. E. pathy goes out to Don Fellows. who for- river and long Sundays to lay around Mck'enzie and famlly in the loss of hls merly worked for the Frisco. and who and do nothing. John Flaig spends all wife who passed aGay on February 18. had -the misfortune to lose his green- his spare time with his one and only. A: this is written Z. B. Claypool is house by flre on March 7. looking at furniture. Springtime and seriouslv ill at St. John's Hospital, Suf- We surely miss Porter Leavitt. store- love-well. I hope I get an invitation to firing irom an attack of pneumonia. He house agent, from our midst. Porter the wedding. has our best wishes for a speedy re- was operated on Mach 8. in the Spring- Here are a few favorite expressions covery. field Baptist Hospital, but is now at picked up over the office: Melvin Iten. home. and we hope his recovery will be "I'll pay next time". Ruth Hallenberg. speedy and complete. However, glad to "Don't you think I'm losing weirht?" have Clell Reed with us again, in Por- Reuben Brooks, "My brother". John Kief- TELEGRAPH NOTES ter's place. "Ny girl friend says". John Flaig, EASTERN DIVISION When you see John Myers going I am not I~enpeckecl". around with his mustache pulled out, blame Sherman Ellis. HELEN Y. FELLOWS. Reporter Xrs. Eula Griffin, of Chicago, is here, vislting her father, R. C. McCrory, and LOCOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT V. R. Flnley relieved E. H. Dyer, scc- perhaps will spend the summer. ond trick, Sullivan one day. Sincerc sympathy is extended fmm MONETT, MO. G. F. Logan, fl&t trlck. Nichols, was this department to loved ones of Elmer off one day. being relieved by J. F. Eastburn, whose father died the latter MARGUERITE FROSSARD. Reporter Lick. Bart of February. P. L. Moore worked third trick. New- L. H. McGuire had a minor operation Congratulations- and good wishes are burg, one day, rglieving H. Henry. performed on his left eye recently, but being showered profusely on one of our W. P. Copening. third trick, Straf- it is getting along nicely a.t this writing. sho~men who ventured into the bonds ford, was off several days, being relieved The saying is: "When the wind blows of matrimony a few weeks ago-none by J. F. Lick. from the West, the Ash bite the best; other thau Sam Pick, machinist, who E. H. Dyer, second trick, Sullivan, when it blows from the East, they bite said "I do" in company with Nrs. was off several days. E. W. Cheatham the leasta'. However, Jim Akridge says Nildred Magneus, of Aurora, No. relieved him, then was bumped by E. (and Jim knows) the best time is when Paul Williams, who completed a ma- L. Xooney. there is no wind at all and when the chinist apprenticeship at Monett four W. M. Christopher relieved W. C. moon is In the dark. so he chose the or five months am, had the good for- Smith. agent. Verona, one day. 17th of March to go to the river. Will tune to obtain a-position with a ma- A. Chidester. second trick, Southeast- tell you next month about his success. chine shop at Coffeyvilie, Kansas, and ern Junction. was off the flrst days of Evidently Mrs. Elmer Eastburn has has moved to that city. March, fishing. J. F. Lick relieved him. not only lived on the farm, but has A small boy's curiosity and mischie- B. A. Bnrrett. thil-d trick, hlarshfleld. actually had some practical experi- vousness resulted disastrously in a cer- was off one day, being relieved by J. F. ence with the country life. One after- tain instance recently, leaving 31. H. Lick. noon during the week of the Pure Food Cruise, chief clerk, minus one gnrage, P.-. L.-. Moore-- relieved E. A. Swantner. Show. held recently at the Shrine formerly of good solid construction. second trick. we deb or^. for two days. Mosque, a contest mas held in calling Little Jack Cruise was hav111.g a thrlll- G. C. Dau~herty.flrst trick. Southeast hogs. Mrs. Eastburn took second prize ing, glorious time one afternoon, delv- ern ~unctio6 was off one clay. Leo in callinr them and received $2.50 for ing. into the mysteries of a box of ' Daugherty relieved him. her effo&. There was also a contest sulphur matches, until the flames E. W. Freeman is relieving W. W. Lit- held in "calling husbands" but did not ignited some inflammable material, tle, swing dispatcher at Springfield, who ----know ~ of anv of the contestants person- and before long the garage was no has been seriously ill. Glad to report ally who elitered. more. he is now Improving. slowly, however. That's all this month-but this time Genuine: heartfelt regrets were ex- E. Hathaway. third trick. Swedeborg; next month the most of us can say we pressed by the entire roundhouse force, m-as off two days. P. L. Moore relieved have had lettuce, green onions and rad- individually and collectively, when H. him. ishes from "our own garden". R. Seamon departed from Monett to The Frlsco Rallway Men's Bb~ll.,~, League is looklng forward to a big tlme at the Bystem Indlvldual Handi- FROM ONE RAILROADER cap Bowling Tournament to be held TO ANOTHER at the Kllne Alleys. Springfield, MIS- nourl, April 7 and 8. They expect a Many Sam8 are lauded, large number of out of town en- In poetry and song; tran ts. We understand that James Osborn. Some of them must be good of 31r. Sisson's offfce, Is offerlng his men- Aervices for sprlng house cleanlng Who am I to hay they're season. He s~eclalizesIn fixlng radla- wrong ? tors and ualng the mop. There's Singing Sam from Ala- barn', OFFICE OF GENERAL MANAGER And good old Sam McGee, And Sam, the old accordion ORVILLE COBLE, Reporter man, Nr. and Mrs. 0. L. Ousley proudly Who fllled all hearts with announce the blrth of a son James glee. Price Ousley, on February 2id. We But if I were asked to name predict a brilliant future for Jlmmle because he already knows just what The greatest of them all, he wants and how to get it. I wouldn't stop to study, R. H. (Pete) Powell pmsed away I wouldn't have to stall. this month after a five year Illness. Pete, who had held various nositions His name IS right before me, in the operating and accounting de- Not a moment would I tarry, partments, was contract clerk In this Immediately, I'd nominate office at the the he was pensioned in 1928 because of illness. My good old friend, Sam When Sam Bostlc retlred the nrst Cary. he was resented with a sack of silver coins-gold being prohibited by the -Anonymous. aovernment. Syeaklng of gold reminds us: wlth the supl~lycornered by the govern- ment. what inducement is there to re- Mlra Betty Pepoon or 6t. Louls, is main marrled fifty years? We recom- sl~endin~thls month with 3Ir. and Mrs. mend a new deal every quarter A. R. Biggers. MISS Pepoon Is a niece century. of Mrs. Eiggerci. C. N. Thompson has a new Dodge sedan. It is really a good car, but it won'r start with the ignition oft. GENERAL STOREKEEPER'S OFFICE-SPRINGFIELD, MO. MILL STREET PASSENGER STATION-SPRINGFIELD, MO. DOHOTHEA HYDE, Reporter - W. S. WOOD, Reporter Clell Reed, agent In the Dfilce while Porter Leavltt Is 111. Is certainly a 1.:. I). Chaudet represented Abou Ben busy boy these davs. He spends his Adhem Shrine of Springfield ar the noon hours "plncfi-hlttlng" for his Shrine Directors' Convention at Snn brother, Wllliam Clyde Reed, who Antonio, March 7 to 9. hopes to be new Commlssloncr of One of the most interest in^ things Streets. Clell, we're for you and we we have seen lately was a magazlne hope your efforts are not in vain. published by the passenger department Well, folks, we art! qulte sure the of the Frisco, dared October. 1900. der>reaslon Is over. Jake Fullerton This copy of the publication was wore three sults to rhe office in three loaned to us by Albert J. Black, 2020 consecutlve days, and John Bass got Boonville Avenue, Sprlngfleld, who, a shlne! Both the boys have been though not a railroad employee, Is an gettlng plenty of walklng exercise ardent booster of the Frisco and a col- slnce their chauffeur is 111. lector of railroad ~lcturesand data on Glad to report that afrer spending. railroad history. A comparison of the Treat Yourself to several days in the Sprlngfield Baptist old magazine, which contained numer- Hospital, Porter Leavitt has been dis- ous pictures and condensed traln missed. Hear he Is improving flne and schedules. wlth tho present magazine A NEW KROMER CREIITION we hope he will soon be able to as- and a current time table, gave a sume his duties In this office, for we graphic picture of rallroad clevelop- mla~hlm a lot. ment and the growth of the Brisco's Maude Bedell had a very enjoyable territorv during the nast thirtv-three vlsic wlth her sister and other rela- years: -yet ev& in ihose days the tives in Kansas City the eleventh. Frisco was proud of Its good eQuip- Regret to report that there has been ment nnd advertised "Through sleen- several of our lot who have had deaths ing and observation cars beiween St. In thelr famlliea In the nast month. Louis and Texas, all-vestibuled trains", J. C. Kerr and brother, J. .P. Kerr, at- a declded novelty for a rallroatl west tended the funeral of theirq cousin. R. of t'he Mlssissinni at that time. George F. Johnson, at Sullivan, Mlsoourl, 1\'I(.saick d~rco~~~redan ntlvcrtisem&t Mnrch 6: Mr. Zacharlah \Vllllam Goutv of "Ifills Hack Line". v-hlch showed A BLUE POLKA DOT CAP clled in Denver, Colorado, February 2?. wrvicc. into J.:urt.ka Snrincs where He was a brother-In-law to Emmett connection was made witl;. Lhrough ktlrnctive- conlPortable - all washable - non- Mnyabb of the general nt'orekeeper's ccluipment for St. Louis, via Seliqman blnding-lasllng. Roomy. Olves your hnir office. Edmund James Stralev. naint anci the Frisco. George exclaimed, needed breathing Spnce. foreman for the Frisco, dlex huite "Why thaF,'a the line I used when I left Do not nccept Lmltatlons. Be surr the cap You suddenly of heart failure. Mr. Stralev Arkansas. buy is Ear 3Iark.d wilh the Kromer trnde wlll lona he remembered hv all of us. mark in the Inside. ~houlslike to bring to ydur memorv F. L. & D. CLAIM DEPARTMENT Ask your dealer for the new Kromer Polka Dot that JIiss Mary Moore of the division or wrlte us, giving hls name. Should you or- accountant's office lost her father. SPRINGFIELD, MO. der direct, lm sure lo slate aieo. James Zacharla Moore March 5' also, Otis Crocker of the ;ante offlc6, lost DAZEL LEWIS, Reporter Other colors : PlnIn Black. Blue with White his mother, Mrs. Maude Della Crocker. Stripe, E.xpress or Hlckory or Brown with following a long illness. The most important thlng loomlnff Black Stripe. In care you should like to know the on tho horizon today Is the veterans' 4% Each. Postape Paid correct tlme, turn to the second desk reunlon to he held In Pensacola in to vour right' after entering this uf- Nay. A wonderful program Is being fiee; and ask the accommodating younE arranged and from all Indications 3MER CAPCO. gentleman who will be more than glad everyone attending wilk have a very rater Streat Milwaukee, Wis. to give you the desired information. enjoyable time. portunity to win rneir nxlJe1raas. 'ICE OF SUPERINTENDENT TRANSPORTATION :ULA STRATTON, Reporter the better rimes we have been ding as belng just around the are evidently In slght from the number of automobiles and auto- parts belng nhlpped via the and also from the number of ars Frlsco employes are driving. Alderfer is the latest new owner )eautlful maroon Chevrolet, and Collins Isn't driving that Model- 3 of his any longer, but a splffy sedan. , and Mrs. Elmer Jarratt) purchased a new home -a six-ncre tract on Glenst.one Road with '-lovely five-room bung:llow. We offered them our congratul ations by wav ot an old fashioned hocise-warm- ing planned bv Marv Prophet and ~ltiMooney, oh %larch 22ndI. Every- body had a grand time. RANDOLPHSCOTI.. . . Famous Paramount Feature Plaver Another good time was el njoved by Merle Platte, Catherine and Florence qINE tobacco is weakness of Lyons, Elizabeth Owen, Cumla Nelton, a Kentucky Burley never tires my Ruth Owen, Irene Schall el-. Irene ' mine. And often I'm tempted taste; it's so fragrant, full-flavored Boren, Bess Huff and Thedla Pyland when they had a Rurprise birthday try the most expensive kinds. and biteless. party on Jessle Laab, March 7th. ~t fine tobacco, I've discovered, But the gayest week-end was en- Don't let that 10$ price mislead joyed by Helen Henin >vhen she ~'tnecessarily high priced. journeyed to Kansas Citv recently, you! It's hard to beat the satisfying taking in several shows - arnd night clubs, etc. r steady smoking, I like Union qualities of Union Leader, at any The gay partleg and no,od times, ader. Its smooth. well-matured however, were not for Glardys Bell. price. (Great for dgarettes, too.) On March 11th she was on her wav P. torillard Co., lnc. to Greenfield Mo. ta nttend a funeral. The car In ' whlAh she wr1s riding skidded In the loose gravelI, landing In a dee!) ditch. Gladys recelved an injured forehead and left eye which turned the color of the spring: fnahions -midnight blue. UNION LEADER We all deeply nympathlge 1vlth Nary ---Uownll .. -.. in... her..-. r.emnt.,,,... her.nn~rnl,-. ,,. -merit-the ~01n.rof her very canable father. C'. A. How%ll, aged 67; ~6anoI ~grin&fielcl Coal Dealers. Mr. Howell die4 Feb- ruary 20th having been 111 for about three years. SIGNAL DEPARTMENT SPRINGFIEL'D, MO. l\IATIIzDA C. HOFFXIAN, Reporter - - Willlam CIaman, son of Supervisor W. C. Claman, who underwent a re- cent appendicltls operatlon, is report- 9octor tells Mrs. Foley ed to be doing nicely. Mrs. J. D. Nacklin. wlfe of sienal- man, has been visiting friends a7 St. Genevieve, Mo. a LAVA SOAP helps Mrs. Woodflll and chlldren familv of Maint'ainer C. C. Woodflll at'Nichols. are visiting with Mrs. Woodflll's par- ents at Paoln, Kans. preventN infections Mrs. C. H. Johnson, wife of sianal- man at Lebanon, spent the weeE-end in Springfield, recently. GETS ALL THE DIRT. . . KILLS GERMS Mrs. Paul Davis, wlfe of signal maintainer, Memahis. and son. Charles. .. .HEALS NICKS AND SCRATCHES are spending some time with'relatives and friends in Republic. Mrs. G. C. Ross, wife of sianal su- aervisor. and dauahter. Nadine. have returned to Chelr home .in JasFeb, *la.- after a visit with friends in spring: fi~lrl I. 5. Degler, maintainer at Bristou- and Mrs. Degler, made a recent trip to Willow Springs. m=.* ) TGE 'DOCTOR SnID IT MIGHT AUDITOR-REVENUES DEPT. E. L. KOHRING, Reporter The Cicket accounting department bas been transferred to the 13th floor. Miss Ruth Garrlson left for Dallas, Texas, Thursday. March 15th on the Texas Special. Miss Garrison will be married shortly after her arrival-an- other victory for Dan Cunid. Con- grtat.ulatlons, -Ruth. Miss May Timmerman left for Call- fornia and points west on Sunday. March 4th. on a two months' leave of absence account of ill health. We hope May has a pleasant trip and that the good old western climnte restores her Co rood health. The C. B. A. held its first open social affair Thursday night' March 15 at the Moose Hall, 4006 Westminster Blvd., and those who attended had a very plensant evening. Eversdav sayinns in our ticket ac- counting ciepartmgnt: "Owl" Kupersmith: Did I make it? "Irish" Callanan: Oh children love one another. "Dutch" Pfeiffer: Gives lunch with a Seegnr. "Micky Mouse" McHale: What, no Mickey Mouse? "Art" Stoessel: Aw rats. "Lucky" Homer: How's my fan mail? If you've uscd Lava. you know it gets the that Lava kills germs-that againat rnwt "Fred" Kretzer: How does it look? grimiat hands clean in a jiKy. But per- common bacteria Lava is 5 to 10 timm as "Col" Goose: Close the windows. effectiveas carbolic acid. "Shorty" Schaffnit: Hu, repeat, please. hap. like Mm. Deany, you never realied "Karl" Siebert: Can't make it. "Tu,rrglesW: It won't be long now. "Jack" Tremayne: Yes and no. We understand "Wild Bill" Eichen- auer- has tossed away his cap and is now wearing;, a hat exclusively. "We wonder why. We express our sympathy to Ed Peters and Clem Horn. in the death of their father and grandfather re- spectively. MAINTENANCE OF WAY DEPT. TOWER GROVE, MO. JACOB KREWSON,- Reporter The mother of the C. L. Tate, of Phlllipsburg, Mo., was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tate the week of February 24. Sections 1-2-3 and 4 held an old Here's how Lava works. First, its thick, heavy lather time snow party Saturday night and gets the surface dirt. Then, its fine powdery pumice Sunday, February 24-25 ar Grand quickly gets the ground-in dirt. Glycerine and other Avenue Interlocker. A sweenina. -- aood time was had bv all. soothing oils in Lava heal up little nicks and scratches You cannot teil me that the depres- -help prevent hand infections. #ion Is not over. Riley has become the nroud owner of a brand snlit-fired And, to keep adding good news, Lava saves you new' second-hand automobile. ' Every- money because it outlasts ordinary soaps 3 to 1. body wants to be careful when out on the streets for Rosa is going to learn Works well in any water-hot or cold, hard or soft. to drive it so they can't call her a ava today. back-seat driver. We extend sympathy to the Deaton es the Dirt . . . Protects the Skin Gamble Product famlly in the' loss of thelr father, - Pather-in-law and grandfarher. J. A. Rutledge. J. W. Johnson, Riley Salsman, Anton Jessan, John DeClue, Geo. Taylor, Wm. Henderson, Geo. Oswald Rainey, Jr., son of rare clerk RAllROAD MEN Trower and J. Brackmeier, all attended of this oflice, at the present time is the foreman's meeting at Springfield suflerina from the measles - his dad on the 25th of February. What I promised us a picture of Jr. for this would like to know is who caught the month's issue of the magazine, but due most ducks on that trip? to his illness we will have to wait until next month. He is a bright little chap and we are all hopeful of a speedy recovery-we miss his regular PICK FAVORITE visits to the office. Tune In any Saturdav morning MONETT YARDS around 10:30 a. m.- iddi die's Hour" on KVOO-and hear some of onr Frisco LIXZY LLOYD, Reporter talent-you will recall seeing One of our Frisco artists Jeanne Connelly's One Tobacco Alone On account of the increase in busi- picture in last mdnth's issue of t11e ness, another switch engine has been Employes' Magazine. added to the yard service. making Gets 30%of Votes now a total of five engines in oper- ation. This takes four men off the extra board giving them regular jobs. also puts four men off the emergenc; I RIVE% DIVISION board in their places. 1 Ten Brands Listed Night General Yardmaster W. L. Hayfield is ofl duty account of illness. He has entered Frisco hospital at St. HAYTI, MO. Two hundred nnd dxty pipe smokers Louis for treatment. W. P. Fenton is relieving him. were counted among the railroad men Our day General Yardmaster Earl B. JIM APPLIKG. Reporter Spain has recently purchased a beauti- in a Kentucky ahop. "What is your ful home on Frisco Ave., which he con- Otis Powell. thlrd-class machinist favorite brand of tobacco?" they were templates moving into in the near from Haytl, has been In the Frisco future. hospital and from last report is re- asked. Ten favorites were given-but with the opening of the rainbow covering nicely from an operation. trout season at Roaring RIver State Lon Warnekee. the Chicago Cub's Edgeworth alone received 30% of all Park near Nonett, it was almost im- ace pitcher, was In Hayti frotn 6:00 votes! possible to get room on the banks of p. m. until 1:29 a. m. recently, and this beautiful stream to fish. A large bought two tickets, Hayti to Chicago, Everywhere that railroad men are majority of the crowd consisted of our for himself and wife. Your reporter employes from the yards. As yet we spent an interestlng evening with him interviewed - in yards, shops, termi- have not learned who was the cham- at the hotel, listening to some of hls pion. baseball and hunting storles. He says nals-investigators find the same story. Switchman John McTigue and wife he is coming to Hayti this fall for some A pipe is their most enjoyed smoke, and attended the food exposition held in quail shooting. He also stated he was the Shrine Mosque at Springfield. John very much pleased with the Iqrisco Edgeworth is their favorite tobacco. reports plenty of food and beautiful service rendered him in securing his disnlavs. tickets and Pullman berth, and with "Edgeworth flavor" is the reason ~lentyof excitement has been cre- the courtesv of other Frisco employes ated in the yards recently. Our yard he met whiie in Hayti. given for their choice. Edgeworth is a clerk. Treva Lea, and Niss Ethel Titus, blend of only the tenderest leaves of beauty operator of this place were united in the holy bonds of 'matri- the Burley plant. Tobacconists say mony which came as a surprise to their many friends. They are spend- POCAHONTAS, ARK. these leaves have the choicest flavor, ing their honey moon in various dif- and that in them is found the "mildeat ferent points in Texas. The bovs are patiently waiting for their return. I", 31. CARLOCK, Reporter pipe tobacco that grows." Some of our switchmen who have been off duty for the past two or three Business- ~--~~~- at- ~ Pocahontas thus far in years account of reduction in force, 1934 has been very good, showing a have been called to take physical ex- substantial increase over that of last aminations of which we are all glad to year, and present indications are that hear and this looks like the boys will our business is going to hold up well soon be back on the job again. throughout the year. Carload inbound movement has been exceptionally good, doubling a n d trebling that of last season. Some nice shipments of farm tractors in car I IOUTRWESTERN DIVISION lots have recently been secured which have heretofore moved hg truck. L. C. I L. inbound tonnage is also steadily increasing regardless of very strong truck competition. Passenger busi- TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT ness, due to present low passenger TULSA, OKLA. rates, has also increased decidedly the nast.--- two months. some interline busi- MARGERY 4. O'BRIEK. Reporter ness coming to our line as well as much better local business. E&&h FLAVOR is "Greater Tulsa". is the topic of the Sallee Bros., Handle Co., have been a hit with railroad men day in Tulsa. The Chamber of Com- running full time all winter. The merce intends to progress rapidly on greater part of their raw material and the sir-year program planned of ad- billets have moved in over our ralls Try Edgeworth next time. Ask for vertising Tulsa. making it supreme in to be finished. This movement, which its rightful field and building a began last fall, is the first raw ma- Edgeworth Ready-Rubbed or Edge- metropolis which will attract a popu- terial to be shipped in by rail for over lation of a quarter of a million people two years. We have enjoyed a very worth in Slice form. It comes in all by 1940-the FRISCO RAILROAD is a nice outbound business from this fac- big factor in thls campaign and we are tory also, moving to all parts of the sizes from 15b pocket package to pound all looking forward to a successful country and many large shipments for humidor tin. It is made and guaranteed - - -~- camnai~n..- .,~~ export. ,Mrs. W. 31. Caffey, wife of our new Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Co.. of by Larus & Bro. Co., Tobacconists terminal trainmaster. formerly of St. Des Moines, Is., contractors, build in^ Louis, was a guest of honoi at our a large bridge across Black River for since 1877, of Richmond, Va. ladies' club luncheon. highways 67 and 90, are making nice We of the traffic department were progress regardless of the rerent bad very glad to welcome Mr. \Ir. M. Caffep weather. Three of the Ave piers are lo Tulsa in his new position as termi- now complete and one span of steel nal trainmaster. is in place. All materials for this ' Our passenger department, reports a enormous structure have moved in by continual increase in earnlnns each FRISCO. It is estimated thar over month-we have enjoyed regular move- one-half of the material has been re- ment of hockey teams to St. Louis, ceived. The bridge will probably be MADE FROM THE Kansas Citv, etc.. and with our new dedicated July 4th. air-conditioned equipment we look for- The D. F. Jones Construction Co., ward to a nice volume of business as of Little Rock, have the contract for the warmer weather progresses. another large highway project, that of Iw~wTW~I building eight miles of gravel hlghway between Pocahontas and Lesterville. on hlphway 67. Several cars of ma- terlnl for culverts have been received and 3.50 to 400 cars of gravel will move in during the summer for the surface. The fishing season was officially opened last Sunday by Agent IierPoot and the writer. The ilsh were not biting, however, and It was declded the season was being rushed. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE CHAFFEE, MO. ELIZABETH GHIESHABER, Reportbr The Frlsco family extend thelr heart- felt sympathy to the bereaved family of Mrs. Frank Morgan, wife of dis- patcher. who yassed awav rather nud- denly at her home at cha~ee,March 15th. Funeral services were conducted at Chaffee Sunday, Narch 18th and her body iaid to reat In ~ienn;, Ill. Her three sons. Frank. Geneut and James, are all engaged in Frlsco Serv- Ice. She is also survivecl by one daughter, Miss Juanita JIoraan- of ChaKee. The Mlssouri Public Service Commis- don has granCed Frisco authority to abandon portion of the Leachrille Sub- division from Marquette to Brooks HAMILTON 992 *Elfnsar Junction, No. At present two extra Railroad model No. 8. In gangs and a brldge gang are engaged 101C filled natural yellow in taking up steel and retiring the gold only. 21 jewels. buildings. Four stat'lona are being closed by reason of thla abandonment; namely, Illmo, Conimel'ce. Benton and JIorlev. ~uthorityhas also, been secured t6 abandon the llne Brownwood to Zalnia. Mo:, known as the Zalma Branch. The TIME yllook at your watch you put it to the test-the only station to be closed In connection Em with this abandonment In Zalma, 310. test of performance. And there isi a lot of real satisfaction in know- Miss Martha Reynolds, who has been relieving Mrs. Inez La11 as 'stenog- ing your watch won't let you dow n. rayher at Cape Girardeau during her recent Illneas, has secured a position at JeKerson City. J. F. Zimmer is It won't--if it's a HAMILTON. For Hamilton watches are de- filltng the vacancy at the freight of- flce, and C. E. McDonough Is filling the signed and built to pass the supneme test of railroad service . . . helper'a vacancy at the passenger accuracy in spite of sudden tempmature changes, strong magnetic st'ation. If there are anv cooks that would fields, the knocks and bumps of ar 1 active railroad life. like to get some n'ew reclper, am qulte sure &I. E. Givi would be more than glad to loan them his "Flsh-eye And Hamiltons will also stand up Iunder the critical eye of the watch puddin" recipe: however, would like to add that according to our underatand- inspector--the man who quickly Inusters dangerous watches out of ing you have to be a soldier Co en- service. Be knows that a Hamilton can take it and come up smiling. joy one of "dem dere concoctlons". I We have to admit the painters dld a flne job "dolling up" our office re- When you make your inspection of ! new railroad watches, be critical. cently, although we had some uncom- fortable days during the time they did - Ask questions-ask the men who sell them and the men who carry their painting. Ray Fatchett secured a few days them. Ask particularly about 1;he 992 Elinvar--a work in the office recently, filltnb- the vacancy of G. A. Morgan. 691-yard thoroughly modern railroad watc :h for modern rail- clerk. road conditions. .Your copy of t11Le booklet, Elinvar In Your Watch," will be sent upoa request. Address vl Department R, Hamilton Watc :h Co., Laneaster, ,,,,,, I NORTWRN DIVISION I Pennsylvania. OFFICE OF SUPERINTEN "*Exclusive licensee under U. 9. "El Bnvar" Patents No. 1,313,291 dated FORT SCOTT, KAN. August 19th, 1919 and No. 1,4.54,473 dated May Sth, 1923". BLASCHE BICKXELL, Re] Yard Clerk Herman Clark 1 few days this month; L. J. TI1 nubstltuted for him. H. Y. I worked Mr. Timberlake's jol freight oflice.. LTO N F. L. Traylor was aaslgned letin to the helper msirion a! Sgrlngn, which position wa vacant account former helpel Jones retired. R. 'A. Stroud. former clerk. for the past two years has bet lng as tralnmaster at Pleasan retired February 25, account a , tracer clerk, laid off gang, returned to work March 1st after bert Tats has be, tend funeral of his hav~nabeen off for some time visltln~ vacancy. loyd. Frank i\IcCann relatives in California. E. W. Oraham Sectlon Forem dner'a job, and Miss fllled Dennlbton's vacancy while he Carl Junction ha ubstituted for Nr. Nc- was off. at Pitbburg. Lann on me srenoaranher-clerk job to Hugh Boyd has been asetgned to assistant superint&ndent. l>osltion of frog repairer's helper now Section Forem; Switchman W. G. Bicknell, u7ife and workln~on the Afton Sub. on sectlon at La daughter, Wilma, spent a recent week- as foreman on Sf end in Memphis, where they were Sectlon Foreman H. E'ulkerson was Extra Gang called account sickness of Airs. Bick- asslgned to Sectlon F-38 at Buhler, vice gaged during pa nell's sister. \Vm. Dotts, pensioned. the Stanley Bra Concluctor S. E. GolL has gone to Account' of Ed Cralp; being retired Stanley. having compleccu rne worK on Mojave. Calif. He has taken a 60-clay on genslon, R. H. Ward has been ss- March 15th. This gang is assigned to leave. slgned to Sectlon >I-4 at Piltsburg. surfacing work on the Afton Sub, but Brakeman J. A. Beckford, is on a C. 0. Fred~enhas bld In posltion of was moved to Olathe to lake care of 3O-?ay alck leave, and is in the St. nectlon foreman on Section 31-12 at the above work. LOUIShospital. Cherryvale. Kana. Geo. Scott. maintenance clerk. Fort Section Foreman A. B. Y 0 u n g. Scott, attended the Sunnyland dance at formerly on Sectlon C-31, has been as- Kansas City the night of March 15th and reports a large crowd and a fine signed to positlon af foreman on Sec- time. MAINTENANCE OF WAY DEPT tlon C-30 at Everton, 310. FT. SCOTT, KANS. Geo. Abbiattl Is now working as Account of C. 0. Fredien blddlng off pumper at Lockwood, having relieved of Sectlon C-6 at Olathe, Foreman all- Abe RI1Lel who resigned and has gone GLADYS ROTH, Reporter Sectlon forces have been maklng a good showing on their tle insert~onx over the entlre dlvlslon slnce the spring: weather has appeared. Carl Sherman, now employed In thc SPALDING'S rail end welding gang, working on the Kansas Ciry Sub and who forrnerls worked as frog repalrer on the South- 213-15 SOUTH MAIN STREET western division, has moved his fam- ily to Fort Scott. TULSA, OKLA. R. A. Denniston, painter in Caske:'~ v WESCO PLATING & SATIONALLY KNOWS MEHCHAXDISE OK CREDIT RETINNING CO. AT CASH STORE PRICES Nickel, Chromium, Copper. Brass Dairy Supplies a Specialty 301 E. Phelps St. Phone 965 Outfitters for the Entire Family SPRINGFIELD, MO. HOTEL OZARKS --SPRINGFIELD. -.- - MO. E'irc-proof-all rooms with bath. vcntilatetl summer doors, quiet To give Universal Service is the goal fans free. Newly ecluipped coffee shop, banquet room and buffet in ronnection. Air conditioned for of Public Utility managers and opera- your comfort - prlces sensible. Frisco people are always welcome. tors. We are a part of the organized effort to reach that ideal. THE SPRINGFIELD LAUNDRY CO. "The Sunshine Plant" Springfield Gas and Electric Company LAUNDRY, DRY CLEANING HAT CLEANING Springfield Traction Company Phone 566 965 Boo~lvilleSt. Sgringfleld. nlo. HENRY ADAMSON & I CORNER PHARMACY I THE MONETT TIMES LEFLORE POTEAU Established IS99 WE APPRECIATE YOUR COAL & MINING COMPANIES ALL THE HOME NEWS PATRONAGE MINERS and SHIPPERS I I A FRISCO BOOSTER of I Phone 13 NONETT, i\IO. MONETT, MO. TULSA CHIEF (Bituminous) I and POTEAU CHIEF (Semi-Anthr.) COALS Mines Located at ANDERSON-PRICHARD OIL CORP. TULSA and POTEAU, OKLA. REFINERS OF WHEN IN THE MARKET FOR COAL OF ANY GRADE INDUSTRIAL NAPHTHAS Call Phones: Residence 96 OR WRITE TULSA, OKLA. 53: to live on his farm in Western Kansas. Mr. Lehn, agent here, is to be com- R. C. Potter. B. & B. mechanic has been assigned ' to position of crossing Members of the Frisco Girls' mended on the way he gets attend- watchman at Joplin, 310.. position Club of St. Louis are showing havina been made vacant bv the death ance and the interest he is selling to some fine results in their solic- Of- - T. 2. Scott. you folks. That is loyalty. There is W. W. Holm, crossing watchman, has itation efforts, with reports of been transferred from Pittsburg to cars and passengers secured not a man here but who has done his Fort Scott and is now working as crossing watchman on First Street each month. bit today and is doing it every day. crossing. Holm having been relieved Louise Gibson recently fur- But there are so many of the boys by Elmer E. Bundy. nished a tip which resulted in that don't tell the good things they the sale of a ticket, St. Louis to do. We are forced to weigh the bad Joplin and return; Margaret WICHITA, KANSAS Leahy secured car SF 145697, things-me would like to have an op- tobacco, St. Louis to San Fran- portunity to weight the good with LOTA L. WILLIAMS. Reporter cisco, Calif., which moved on the bad. If you will let us know the March 9, and Martha Moore se- moves you make to make this a bet- A few balmy days and we get' a feel- cured three cars, Tulsa to Ft. ing that spring is really here, then ter railroad, I promise you when the along came howling gales and bliz- Worth, Texas, cars Nos. SF zards, but such is ;\larch, so we'll keep 163587, R1 262159 and SF 161805, time comes, if i.t does to any of you, our winter coat for awhile longer and if the dust doesn't get just T-Ol? which moved March 7, train 531. to judge you for some mistake you thick perhaps we shall soon see Aprll. have made, the good things you have Frank Archer, rate clerk, and Ed Immele. solicitlne freizht aaaent have done will also be considered. been sbending tlheir &eni THE UNION NATIONAL BANK You Will Find the SPRINGFIELD, MO. I Is authorized to act as Admlnis- trator or Guardian of your Estate; Security National Bank I either by Will or Appointment. THE BANK THAT ALWAYS SAVINGS AND TRUST CO. I RUNS S'I'nONG I MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM A CONVENIENT BANK ' "BANK WITH SECURITY" FIRST NATIONAL BANK CAPITAL AND SURPWS 31-000l Elghth Street, Between Olive and Locust OF BIRMINGHAM, ALA. ST. LOUIS, MO. FRISCO DEPOSITORY OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA a We appreciate your account. I The Central National Bank Capital and Surplus $350,000.00 a dance. How comes Lt. we missed be- snow fall. It is an ill wind that does Stove League as recent Inclement ing one OK the chosen few. not blow somebody good so we are we~t'herspoiled several planned turn- Anding consolation in the'good it does outs. for others. Xo one was mlssed at the Frlsco OFFICE OF GENERAL AGENT Patrons oP our "K. C. Florida 8pe- Sunnyland Club Party. ~irenMarch 15 KANSAS CITY, MO. cial"ance ofwill T. missR. Wooderson, the cheerful late counten-conduc- ating the included Pla-Nor Frisco Ballroam. employes, The gather- their tor on that crack train who passed friends and patrons of our railroad. MARK CXSSIDY, Reporter anray in the St. Louis 11bspita1 March The spirit of the crolvd Indicated a 14. Few of his fellow workers there good time was enjoyed and should de- e he dance and entertainment staged were who at sometime or other had at the pla-Mor by the Sunnyland Club not. Pallen victim to some of his rnc- wardvelop anthe abun?anceF~~~~~. of~h~ goodne,vsl,apern mill to- was indeed a great success. The at- tical jokes.,, Xr. Wooderson, farn18arly carried notices which a180 served to tendance far exceeded ally entertain- known as ment the sunnyland Club has ever conductor Cap"In the was point the oldest of Service, Frisco bringMuch our interest railroad is beingbefore gholvn the public. in the held, and has Set a mark for other working out of RC. We all sincerely cominq munici1,al election to be lleld clubs to shoor at. mourn his passing. here March 27. All skeletons have Tom Kehoe, president of the gunny- The grin1 reaper Struck another blow land Club deserves the vralse and aP- when on February 24 the 7-year-old andbeen unearthed,a generous soilea display linen of flaunted. over- preciation of all em~lo~eson the minal for the masterly and business- Champaign,niece of Mrs. IlllnoiS, Maring followingpassed away pneu- In I,oliticalwrought potemotions and thenhave dlSlledgone intoout theto like nay he handled all arrangements monia. The servlces which were at- the local citizenry. with so and functlonlng of the entertainment. tended by Mrs. Maring and myself were For the first time In a long time, held at Springfield, Illinois, lntermellt mud 'lingin= On 'lde "'hat is a David Todd, check clerk In warehouse, in Oak Ridge and almosr 111 the shrtdo~ was not on the job. Dave had to lay of Lincoln's Tomb. Even the elements H~~.~~pO~.,~O~~t&l)f~$~~B~~~~~ awavor ~~t~ ~~~~h 16 off for a week, account of sickness. conspired to make the scene menlor- at her home in Jack Kelleher, team tr8clC clerk, was able with a foot of snow and sub-zero ~~~~~~~;i~,K~~~~~. also off several days. Bobbltt relieved temperatures. our are extended to on Kelleher's position. The appearance and travel comfort bereaved. features of our "Oil Field's Special" has been much improved with new air- conditioned lounge-dining care oper- TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT ating between Kansas City and Okla- KANSAS CITY, MO. ho~aCity. The appolntments of this E' '' traln should be advertised and stressed 326 E. Commercial St. at every opvortunity, slnce there is ncr ROY E. MARING, Reporter finer train between Kansas City, Tulsa SPRINGFIELD, MO. ntrh,& nn~o~,x%~m,"fYb'fi ancient game are Frisco Watch Inspector for ::;e;ot;~o;a;~yicaf,"f;;v~~~~ST,"g ~~:~l~&r~~~~p~~~~:y $b:et::$ 25 Years mentioned In last month,s issue, as ing UP so far has been 111 the Hot having taken a position with the Mass- man Construction Co. We wish Miss I\'icl~olssuccess In her new duties and hope she will And us an agreeable bunch to work wlth. NO~Vthat it is too late in the season to do us any good on Florida travel. ... IMPORTANT ECONOMIES .. . we have o111y rece~ltl--esperienced our first touch of real winter and major Realized through the use of creosoted Ties, Bridge Timbers and Piles can be extended to Lumber, Poles, Sign and BUY AT THIS SIGN Fence Posts, Crossing and Platform Planks, Culverts and numerous miscel- laneous uses. AMERICAN CREOSOTING COMPANY COLONlAL GEORGIA cREOsOT'No .&cE55 CREOSOTINO C;Py,P,A,tY i.efi-o+gn CcEEfizY LOUISVILLE - KENTUCKV FRISCO OFFICIAL AMBULANCE PHONE 742 PHONE 1 Copper-Molybdenum - ALMA CULVERTS LOHIMEYERFUNERAL HOME I TRI-sTATE Springfield. Mo. 1 Memphls, Tenn. WE SHIP FRISCO ALWAY.S For the Utmost in COMMONWEALTH COAL AND ICE COMP, SAINT LOUIS Motoring Satisfaction WHY KOT UBE THE S:kXlE COAL THE FI1ISCO USES? Retail Yard nt 2710 Brannon Avenue Phone, ~~ospect5 "WH' daughter. Mrs. h\~ge?e H. La Gease, on March 12, weight i % pounds. Both TEXAS LINE8 mother and child are doing flne, and so 1s Con. IN ~I~U~ANIGALAND S l unES DEPT. -. WORTH, TEXAS MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT SHERMAN, TEXAS . PADGETT. Reporter DOS ANDERSOI';. Reporter 4 defect! vo flue was the cause of a small blaze in the home of Charles H. Hare YOU noticed Tommle Deaton'n Rhea, carman, on March 3. They were mpsterlaus altltude lately? People act very fortun ate in dlscoverina it aulcklv that way sometimes when they are and conflnll2g the loss to approximaeel+ "loaded down" with merchandise that $40.00. ns a rule, Is not toted about. We werd MarsJxall F. Whlte, age 10, son of G. so aurprlsed to learn that Tommle F. White, rnnchinlst. gave a blrthday (who is secretary to Blr. Stephenson) party. Satulrday, March 7. to hls friends. would carry around the little white Varlous ralnes were played and a 6en- rabbits, the Ugly duckling, the three ime was enjoyed. little plgs, the blg bad wolf, the link Mrs. IV, 31. Wltt, wife of carman, 1s sausages. and numerous other articles in Tulsa tcr attend the wedding of her which eye witnesses Say were re- nephew. P: hul Hughes. of the Hughes moved from his person when he was Produce Co mpany. We understand this arraigned" before the Sherman Charn- is the larg.at business oP its kind in ber of Commerce on February 16. we are glad to learn the Tommie says, so the story goes, that Tulsa. and the "shake-down'' was by a magiclan. Frlsco enjoys a good portion of their The latter part of February. both traffic. Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Stenger were ill. -. --. I-sh. locomotive engineer, has We are glad to report Mr. Stenger NCE she hungered for his been off the past week, doing some work back on the job and Mrs. Stenger able on hls farm. He had as his com~anion to be up around the house. 0 morning good-bye kiss. But and fellow workman. J. E. Dew of the Pensioned engineer Pat Lillis, who firemen's emergency board. was retired March 17, 1929, died on lately the smudge from that venomous It is ~randpkCon from now on: Con March 7. He would have been seventy- D. O'Connor reports a son born to his flve vears of age On IIarch 17. Our chimney leaves her hungering only sympkthp is extended to the bereaved familv. for pIenty of fresh air. Mrs. Iva Sewell, until recently in the store department, was unfortunate He can keep his bride and keep They are having a grand tlme enough to contract pneumonia last his briar-with a little consideration at the Joplin, Mo., office at the week and is now in the hospital. We understand she is doing nicely and we expense of W. J. Sweezy, ticket all hope for her speedy recovers. for them both. Ream out the old pipe, clerk. But somehow or other, Also. IIax M,cLlnsky, car carpenter, friend1 Ram a cleaner through the we believe that Mr. Sweezy is has been a sojourner In the hospital. He in now out kind exnects to return stem. Fill up with Sir Walter Raleigh. enjoying the little joke as much to work nest week as the rest. Pneumoni~brought sudden death lo And settle down to a second honey- the home of W. L DeliTltt, nupnlgrnan. It seems that Mr. Sweezy has On March 14 hls youngest daughter. moon. This mild mixture of Ken- some milk goats. Mr. Benedict, Katherine. dled of that disease. The chief clerk to J. E. Springer at sincere sympathy of the entire *hop tucky Burleys is a cool-burning, is extended to the famflg. Joplin, made the remark to him We have a new Ice house. It Bs not slow-burning, weldaged tobacco that one day that it would be too exactly a new one. but It looks new is indescribably milder. It has brought cold to milk the goats the next and is Just as good. The B. 13. aanr: cut the old one In two, moved families and friends closer. certainly morning and Mr. Sweezy replied iialf- of it to a new and more con- It that he would make his wife at- venlent location, and the car carpen- is bringing a new favor to indoor tend to the job. Mr. Springer, ters are flxine it up for an ideal Igloo. overhearing the conversation Everybody fvanls a Frisco Lines pin. smoking. And making quite a repu- We have ordered seventy-four of composed the following poem these for Sherman and have another tation for itself on the way. Try it1 about the incident that night. couple-dozen to order. It looks like The poem follows: Sherman would be about 100%. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation "B111 had a dream of the Louisville, Kentucky, Dept. K-44. Nanny goat, From stern realities it seemed I CENTRAL DIVISION I remote; He dreamed his wlfe had espoused the cause, SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE And appeared to Bill as a FT. SMITH, ARK. I BOOKLET Santa Claus; She was milking the nannies EARL E. DODD, Reporter twlce a day, While Bill was snoozin' in the We had a good club meeting March hay. Eith, but our attendance fell off some But just a9 old Bill was feelin' -only 27 attended thls meeting. Very interesting talks were made by several hi8 oats, on the subject of solicitation. His spouse shouted loudly, We also decided to take up Che old 'Quick, milk the g.oats!' Dart Baseball Game after belng idle Now Bill's dream is over, for over three years. We hope to have a winning team worked up by I gone hismoments sublime, next season, whlch starts nest fall. It's now twice a day at the We will practice about once every old milkin' tlme." week. (Pat) B. Mooney, Fort Smith, sec- Mr. Sweezy took the poem tion laborer, has been off sick for home and his next-door neigh- several days, but am glad to say he bor drew a cartoon in connec- 1s now back on the job, the same old tion therewith. Pat. George IV. Danlels (retired-pensioned engineer) and Mrs. Danlela are spend- Modern Railroad Operation Needs This Immoved Buffer HE development of high The size and capacity of the speed freight and passen- locomotive should determine the Tger service, together with capacity of the buffer, and here the lengthening of trains, has also the design is such that it brought new problems with re- is adaptable to the variable spect to the engine tender con- conditions to be met. The dam- nection. For a great many pening qualities of the Type years, The Franklin Railway "E-2" Buffer absorb forces pro- Supply Company has provided , duclng oscillation and prevent a non-binding, rolling contact their being transmitted to the between engine and tender in tender. The tender is thus the shape of a radial buffer prevented from oscillating in that has become standard prac- b synchronism with the locomo- tice for most of the railroads tive, and in fact serves as a of the country, and has given steadying influence and in con- eminent satisfaction. junction with the buffer really Not content to rest on th.eir performs the same function for laurels, Franklin engineers the locomotfve that a fly-wheel have been continually develop- performs in the case of a recip- ing the radial buffer with a rocating stationary unit. view of meeting the new condi- Friction surfaces incorporat- tions that have arisen. lindinl Brrfer, type E-2 ed behind the adjustable chaf- There has been complaint on ing plate are so proportioned the part of enginemen, when riding At the same time the buffer surfaces in area and angle as to absorb locomotives that are operating under must always maintain normal con- the forces imposed with a minimum the new conditions, that surging is tact and offer high resistance to com- of wear. All details have been care- bothersome, and if surging is curbed pression, thus avoiding the develop- fully analyzed to meet service condi- by increasing the pressure on the ment of last motion and subsequent tions in an effective manner. The buffer faces, which has been resorted destructive shocks to the drawbar energizing spring is thus protected to in some cases by the installation and drawbar connections. against excessive shocks and vari- of heavy springs or driving home of The distinguishing oharacterfstics ations in load and its useful life is wedges too severely, undue wear of of the Franklin Type "E-2" Radial extended far in excess of that which parts results and freedom of action Buffer is tht, while it retains the was heretofore considered satisfac- is reduced. In the development of universal movement of the previous tory for buffer springs. the Type "E-2" Radial Buffer, Frank- designs of Radial Buffers, it also em- Wear on drawbar pins and bushings lin engineers have added still further bodies a spring Controlled frictional is largely a matter of the tractive advantages to this valuable device, resistance. This element provides re- effort transmitted, together with so that now its smooth, powerful ac- sistance to compression that is sev- track curvature encountered, but tion deadens vibration and provides era1 times the magnitude of the the property of spring controlled increased resistance to compression, forces that the unit is capable of frictional resistance, which exerts resulting in improved riding qualities. transmitting to the drawbar connec- only a small percentage of the forces Without disturbing the connection tions. As a result, complete free- in extension it is capable of resisting between engine and tender, all parts dom of movement between engine to compression, deflnitely reduces are easily inspected, and when nec- and tender is permitted, yet the wear on these parts. essary, shims can b6 inserted to com- strains on the drawbars and pins are The Franklin Type "E-2" Radial pensate for wear without dismantling reduced. Due to the transverse po- Buffer provides a ready means for or disconnecting. sition of the springs, any variation inspection of parts and taking up In short. thls new design of buffer in their strength, while it will alter wear without uncoupling the engine meets the demands of modern high- the intensity of the spring forces, and tender or stoker. Merely insert- power, high speed operation, and at the will not result in any cocking of the ing one bolt and drawing down on its same time reduces maintenance cost. adjustable chafing plates. nut provides for this inspection, as Old existing buffers can be convert- In the case of the conventional well as a ready means of shimming, ed to the new Type "E-2" Radial steam locomotive, a certain amount replacement of the springs, BufPer, thereby accomplishing a sub- of surging and nosing, with conse- should these be required. when stantial economy in maintenance. quent vibration exists, which even essary to disconnect engine from Experience has demonstrated that the maximum attention to design de- a practical buffer must provide free tails cannot wholly eliminate through- tender 'Or Of drawbar and flexibility between engine and tender out the speed range. These fluctuat- Of pins and bushings as In every direction to compensate for ing forces can be effectively dam- the 1. '2. C. requires, its structure curves and turnouts and for side move- pened by the use of a buffer possess- makes this possible without the aid ment and rolling of the locomotive. ing the qualities described. of a second locomotive. April, 1934 Page 31 ing the wlnter in Florida. They Dan Kleckley, conductor, and wife spent the summer in the north and have returned from a visit with their east': per courtesy of "Foreign passes" daughter in Savannah, Ga. furnished by the good old Frisco Line. L. S. Benton, conductor, and wife You nerceive what you will be able to were called to Columbus, Ga., a few do-. if- vou stick to the Frisco. days ago account death of a relative. ~er6is soGe publicity-the railroad Miss Martha Moore, of St. Louis, was kids on hTorth 5th Street. Fort a recent visitor to East Thomas. Miss Smith. sin^ when jumnina the rone: Moore made a very interestlng talk to "Eigine,-engine numberkine, - the employes at noon, March 5Kh, in Running on the FRISCO LINE, connection with the re-organizat~onof When she's polished don't she shine, the Frisco Employes' Club at Birming- z....-.~ ne, englne number nine." ham. Retired engineer Geo. NcLaughlin died in Florida on February 23rd. His remalns were brought back to Bir- mingham for interment. "YOU SELDOM SEE an UTHERN DIVISION Mlss Catherine Perkins, daughter of Yard Clerk F. 0. Perltlns, is spending 1.C.S.graduate out of a job" I several clays in Washington. R. L. Weir. switchman, 1s in Wash- "IN ALL the years I have known of the I. C. S.. I ington attending the Wage Conference, have seldom seen one of your graduates out of a BIRMINGHAM GENERAL OFFICE which is being held in that city. Mr. job." writes a business leader. Weir is a representative of the Switch- The reason so many I. C. S. men have jobs is be- LAUS4 31. CHEW, Reporter men's Union of America. Mrs. Welr cause they are trained men1 You too can be an accompanled Mr. Weir. I. C. S. man. In this age of efide&y ahspecializa- Happy to report little John Banister, Birmingham had the largest fire lion. to be an I. C. S. man means security for the son of Traffic Manager T. H. Banlster, Saturday March loth, that ever oc- present and assurance for the future. has recovered from an attack of tonsil- curred in this city. The estimated Mark the subject in which you are most interested. itis and is back in school. damage was $3,600,000.00. The flve- Mail the coupon today. Insure your future1 The Inaugural Ball of the Birming- story department store of Loveman, Employees of this road will receive a Specid Disconnt ham Traffic k Transportation Club was Joseph & Loeb, was entlrely destroyed. highly successful. C. J. Thompson, The Calder Furniture Co., and Southern chief clerk t'o superintendent terminals, Bell Telephone Co.. were also de- recently elected flrst vice-president, stroyed, In addltion to considerable was among the oricers installed. other damage to adjolning stores. For Exolain fully about your oovraa in the subioat marked X: The sti,mulatlng and encouraging a time it was thought the entire block. 0 ILoadmlurera Locomotive Fircman Section Work Air Brnkea talk made by Miss Martha Moore re- including Alabama Theatre, would be Bridao Enpineering Houndhotme Work cently to the Birmingham employes, destroye'ii. OfficeEnrployees Xlnchini*r and Twlmaker has started the ball rolling toward the C. H. Vaughn, clerk, is improving Yerhanieal Dmarin. Boilcrnmking re-organization of the FrIsco Em- aft'er an oneration at St. Vincent Hos- heornorive Enrineeriw Tinanlitb and Pipefirkm H. It. Sknnlmnn Car Inspecton ployes' Club. Much Interest Is belng pital for appendicitis. U C-Electric Woldin. 0 Air Conditionin. shown in this work and it is hoped to have this club going strong in a very Nanw ...... doe ...... short time. OrcupaJinn ...... Em by...... Mrs. W. W. Wade. wife of rate clerk in office of traffic manager. is suffer- ing from larvngitis. Wearth is doing PENSACOLA, FLORIDA the talking kor the family for a feW days. GERTRUDE BAZZELL. Reporter STORES DEPARTMENT YALE, TENN. The Pensacola Naval Air Station will BIRMINGHAM TERMINALS hold its annual Naval Relief Carnival May 4th and 5th. On both days there DAVID L. KELLY, Reporter will be 8. dlversity of entertainment, NELLIE McGOWEX, Reporter the most attractive feature, perhnps, R. E. Wilcox and wlfe were recently being the Air Show scheduled for 2:00 called to Thayer, Mo., account the ill- J. R. Sickles, clerk, accounting de- p. m., Saturday, the 5th. Hope some ness of Mrs. Wilcox's mother, but re- ~artment, was a recent visitor to of the Frisco family and thelr friends ports that she is much improved at kemphis. come down. this wrltlng. Miss Mabel Cunningham, stenog- Pensacollans are anticipaltng Wllh Mrs. D. L. Kellv and daughter are rapher, accounting department, is off pleasure the veterans of the Frlsco back home after spending several days on a sixty-days' leave of absence at. their annual reunlon, which wlll be in Pensacola. Fla. which she is snendina- in Chicago and held here May 14, 16 and 16th. G. V. Stone, chief clerk, reported Enid, dkla. Wllllam Crow, son of agent and Mrs. slckness in his family recently. Ray Blankenbaker, clerk, car depart- W. H. Crow. was elected by the student S. K. Lile. recently spent a Sunday ment.--- has returned from St. Louis hos- body of the Pensacola Hlgh School to in Amory, Miss. pital' and is back at work again. reign as Klng of their annual Carnival, Jim IA Herrlng, store trucker. for- Ellis Cole, fireman, passed away at held on March 16th. merly of Blrmingham, Ala.. recently St. Vincent hospital, on February 27th H. F. Collier has been assigned to returned there to spend a Sunday. tak- after a short illness with pneumonia. the messenger job in local oKice, re- ing wlth hlm three of the Memphis Funeral servlces were held at John's lieving Delmar Jones who accepted an truckers. namely, Willie Anderson. Undertaking Co., wlth burial in Elm- assignment at Columbus, Miss. Willie Harvey and Ben Walker. The wood Cemetery. Mr. Cole is survlved Edward F. Collins, steno~raphbr- Memnhls boys seem to be delighted by his widow and two children. Em- clerk in local frelght office just re- with-the trip. ployes of Birmingham terminal extend centlv vlsited wlth hls family in Mem- Buslness at Yale Is on the increase sympathy to the bereaved family. phis, ovep the week-end. especially in the stores department. Prescott Laundry & Dry Ed. V. Williams Clothing Co. Monett Steam Laundry Cleaning Co. We Very Much Appreciate Monett, Mo. THE SOFT WATER PLANT the Patronage of the Frisco People COME ON LET'S ALL PULL FOR Telephone 2558 335-37-39 East Commercial St. 211-215 East Commercial Street MONETT SPRINGF'IELD, MO. SPRINGF'IELD. MO. Frisco Watch Inspector CENTRAL BOARDING & SUPPLY COMPANY COMMISSARY CONTRACTORS ROSS E. SHADEL P. J. ESGLEMAN. President 30s. M. O'DO\VD, Supt., Sprlngileld, Yo. JEWELER G. I. FITZGERALD. Vlce-Pres. and Sec'y GUY KRESS. Supt., Sprlnglleld. Yo. CEAS. GRAY, Manager. Sprlndeld. Mo. 31. Y. ESCLE%lAN, Vlce-he#., Dallas, Tez GIFTS THAT LAST General Offlce: Railway Exchange Blde.. KANSAS CITY, MO. Phone 60 MONETT. M0. Branch Offices: ST. LOUIS, XO., SPRINGFIELD, MO., FT. \\'ORTH, TEX, DALLAS, TEX. Pngc 32 R,?%&WFMMO ENGINEERING, BRIDGE AND the latter part ot January. nf ..Jonesqpro, yhp. li CREATIE SICKLE Niss Bertha Harrls Massie spent the we_eK; "1.L __l-:&'-_1 .--. " HERCU LES " -Red Strand- GRIDER COAL SALES AGENCY WIRE ROPE Mine Agents Made Only by A. Leschen & Sons Rope Co. OYElt 3.000,000 TOSS XSNI~AL1,Y ST. LOUIS BEST GRADES ALBBAXA STEBX and 1)OlIES'l'lC COATS Railroad Fuel a Specialty 1414-18 American Trust Building BIRMINGHAM, ALA. CONTINENTAL TURPENTINE & ROSIN CORP., INC. BROOKSIDE-PRATT MINING CO. LAUREL, MISS. Producers 01 STEAM AND DOMESTIC COAL fiIanufacturers of Mines on Friseo. Southern and Steam Distilled Wood Turpentine I. C. Railroads Steam Distilled Pine Oil Comer Building Wood Rosin BIRMINGHAM. ALA. When you are SICK- MINES ON THE FRISCO AT CARBON HILL. ALABAMA MOSS & McCORMACK When you are MINERS AND SHIPPERS HURT- COAL- Blacksmith, Bunker, Steam, Domestic-COAL 1901-4 American Trust Building BIRMINGHAM. ALA. WE PAY YOU ALBERT RUSSELL T. R. SIMMONS CLEVELAND LUMBER COMPANY JASPER, ALABAMA Railroad Lumber - Pine and Hardwood - Two Million Feet Per Month on the Frisco in Alabama JASPER ELDRIDGE HOWARD 66 Fully Equipped Plant Planing Mill. Car Decking Planing Mill. Oak and The railroad man's company" and retail Yard and Short Dimension Pine Car Lumber DEPENDABLE SERVICE - QUALITY COUNTS CHICAGO - SAN FRANCISCO -TORONTO DE BARDELEBENCOALS Sipsey -Empire - Corona - Carbon Hi11 -Hull FOR DOMESTIC, STEAM, GAS, BY-PRODUCT AND CERAMICS The South's Largest Producers and Marketers of HIGH GRADE COALS DeBardeleben Preparation Southern Railway Building Gives Added Value BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA A