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er several weeks of hard labor
the water service gang under the supervision
of Mr. Bailey, stationary
boiler supervisor have set In a new
boiler, and a ne& compressor for the
South Side. Wlth the addition of this
and the locomotive whistle "Chief"
Sickolson says he is all ready to run
on schedule time.
George Thompson, a drlll Dress operator
in the machine shop has been
off a week on account of s~dkness. Mr.
Charles operating his press while he
is . - ahs~ni - - - - . - .
The Sunny Land Minstrel went off
in great stvle this year, Joe Weddel
and Virgll johnson being members of
It.
Edward Baker formerly of the south
side machlne shop now an employe of
the S~ringfleld GLs & Electric Co let
a transformer fall and crush his ~'ight
arm whlch has given hlm serious trou-
ble and wlll be unable to return to
his work until September.
3fr. Ralph 3Iitchell OK from work
for several months An account of a
light stroke of paralysis, was a visitor
at the shop recently. He is improving
very rapidly.
There is a new Aoor beelng laid In
the gas motor department formerly the
back coach shop.
"Uncle Bill Nobles" has been trans-
ferred to the tin shop as sweeper.
The water tank that formerly was
used by the roundhouse before it
was moved was torn down and a new
one was built on the main line lo take
care of the through passenger service.
Brown Hoist. No. $9038 has been
taken to the north side fo; a complete
owrhaullng. Hoist No. 09043 was sent
to take Its place during its absence.
Paul Blurne is working as office boy.
Mr. Waltpr Delo General Yard fore-
man, has transferked his offlce to the
machine shop.
LOCAL No. 20-HUGO, OKLA.
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J. A. KIXG, Reporter
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General Foreman G. S. Garrison and
Engineer C. A. Adams and families
just returned from a two weeks' fish-
ing trb, close to Kisoma, where they
had a qreat time and caughL plenty of
fish, though as for fishing Chester
Cearley tops the list with four bass
caught in the afternoon of June 7th
which netted fourteen pounds
Dick Williams came to tl;e round-
house Monday the 18th, with cigars
as a way of announcing himself as be-
ing the father of a flne girl.
We notice that Zac Merideth the 3rd
trick caller has gotten reckless and
~urchased himself a new Chevrolet
sedan which makes his fourth Chev-
rolet.
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LOCAL NO. 10-NEODESHA, KANS.
W. J. EGERER, Reporter
J. Denny departcd on a trip to Fay-
ettevllle, Ark., where he and famlly
will spend two weeks with friends
and rrlatives.
Xeodesha shop clalms credit for two
of the many June marriages, one of
Harold Grove and the other Arthur
Hassler. 31iss Ruth Hay became the
bride of Mr. H. Grove at a pretty
church wedding at the 'Central Chris-
tian church. The happy couple will
make their home here, and their many
friends wish them many happy years
of happiness and prosperity. Miss
Claudlne McDaniel became the wife of
Authur Hasler, the marriage took place
at the home of Rev. Roper, Sprlngfleld
No. The bride is the daughter of Mr:
and Mrs. F. M. McDaniel. Mr. Mc-
Dnnlel is 1st class sheet metal worker
at West Side Shop, Springfleld. After
the marriage all the guests drove to
Care Spring, Mo., and greatly enjoyed
a dlnner served to about One hundred
people. Their many frlends extend to
them sincere wishes for a happy and
prosperous life.
Harold and Arthur gave freely good
cigars that were welcomed by all the
roundhouse boys.
Mr. Ed Thompson, Grease Cup Fore-
man. with Xrs. Scott Mrs. Newlan and
Mrs. Newlan's daughier, Lois, motored
to Locette. Okla.. where they spent
ten days visltlng friends and relatives.
This entire community was greatly
shocked to learn of the death of Earl
Clifton. 14 year old son of Mr. and
Mrs. S. M. Clifton. and Local No. 10
extend to the bereaved parents and rel-
atives thcir sympathy and condol-
ence.
Our baseball team is coming along
fine, many games are dated ahead and
we would like to hear from some local
that has a team, to make arrangements
for a game.
Yes, Joplin, we wlll be there, on the
25th, and also brlng along a bsthlng
beauty. You have our best wishes for
a successful affair.
Remember the little box in the Ma-
chine shop boys, let every one put an
item in it for the August issue. Ihanks.
We desire to nxnress our heart-
felt thanks for-t& skrvices--ien-
dered us in our bereavement and
deep sorrow bu the death of our
beloved son. Earl.
Our friends, the people from all
over the surrounding country and
those of Xeodesha the employes
of the Standard 0ii ComDanv. the
emnloves of the Frisco' Raiiwav
Company and the business men &
Neodesha all have our deep and
eternal gratitude. Few can real-
ize what their comfort and ser-
vice meant to us as they stood
shoulder to shoulder with us in
our darkest hour. I
Mr. and Mrs. S. M. CLIFTOS,
and CHILDREN. I
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EASTERN DIVISION-
MECHANICAL
MILLARD BROWN, Reporter
Page Sf
J. 8. Gilliam was out a few da s Inmectine
the new 011 house whych 1s
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L. J. ~eigK-~is looking flns slnce he
came back from his vacation. He reports
having had a good time In Texas.
V. K. Pack and famllv made a aulck
trip to Evansville. Ind, recently.' He
drove his car through.
HARVARD, ARKANSAS SHOPS
C. E. WILLIS. Reporter
As vacation times are drawlng near,
our Roundhouse Foreman, Chas. P.
Long, is expecting to spend hls vacation
bark in Indianapolis, Ind.
Mrs. Chas. P. Long, wlre of Roundhouse
Foreman, was called to Mt. Clement~,
Mich., last Friday, account of
the death of her sislcr. We extend
our sympathy.
Car Foreman, J. R. Stewart, bas been
feeling a little bad for aeveral days,
but we believe thnt it Is gettlng Close
to vacation time with Mr. Stewart.
Roundhouse Foreman. C. P. Long.
with several others went frog huntlng
one night last week, had good luck,
got 11 large fellows, but came near
losing them, as the boat capslzed.
Anyone wantlng to see a pretty yard,
just let them pass through Harvard,
and visit the Y. M. C. A., which has
one of the most beautiful grounds on
the Frisco Railroad.
Mr. J. R. Lynn. Piecework checker
and w~fe expect to make a flying t.
over Sunday to St. Louis.
Boilermaker Stevens has just c0mpl eted
a new home at West nlemphls.
Engine Foreman Epps has just I recovered
from a bad cut on the An$ :er
which happened trying to 1)Ot in a
window light at home.
Engineer Shepherd seems to hold 1 ihe
record 3s a fisherman-he carno ho me
the othcr night with 40 fish, but we
all wonder how large these Iish we 're,
as - - no one saw them.
paul Coleman, Car Inspector rep0 rts
the arrival of a new son at his hou se,
mother and baby are doing ~Icc~Y.
Geo. Alford, formerlv emnloved in PENSACOLA SHOP NEWS
this offlce and now piecework C-hecker
at Kansas City, was a visitor during BERT SPILLMAN, Reporter
the flrst part of the. month. Glad to
see you George, drop in again.
James Baron. who has been caller
Down here in Florida on the M. S. B.
at North Roundhouse, has beel; tlLa&-
& P. we feel as if we are a part of the
ferred to Monett in the same crrpaclty.
Frisco. We are few in number but are
Carl Keiser, stenographer, to Mr. just as enthusiastic as any shop on the
Harvey, Is at present taking his vaca-
Frlsco. By the time this is in rht
tion. Understand he dld not want n
we will be moved to the new SROpS.
foreign pass, hut preferred rldlns
They are not large but as up Lo date
around in his "Hoopey."
as a big shop. -
J. L. Harvey, Master Mechanic. hus
Walter Vansickle machinist from
been off the ~ast week account' Mrs.
Sherman. Texas. is' one of the new
Harvey undergoing a serious operation
machinists at this point. We welcome
at Topeka, Kans. Understand at the
such men as Mr. Van Sickle.
present, Mrs. Harvey is on the road to
George Payne, from Memphis, has
a speedy recovery.
been here so long he feels as 1: he Is a
G. A. Moore, Timekeeper, has evinative
of Florida, especially when it
dently been playing the races for all
comes to fishing: If you want to get
he talks about lately is put ydur monhim
interested ~ust talk about going
ey on the No. 4 horse.
~shlng.
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C. H. Bergstrom and William Schal- . R - -. - Hirsnh. - . - -. . , our . - - General . - - - - - - - Master - - - Meler.
Boiler Forcman and Assistant Day
chanlc is a great fisherman and if he
Foreman, Xorth Roundhouse, have re- tends 'to flshing as he does his dutles
turned from their vacations. Both aay
as Master Mechanic we know
thcy feel much better after the long his whole heart and mind in It.
needed rest.
We havc had a few changos iately.
Joseph Baron, who served his ap-
0. 0 Olson storekeeper acce ted postprenticeship
North Roundhouse has tion'as ~ h i Clerk k to ~hster %echanic.
been transfirred to Chouteau AV~., St.
Mr. Beck from Sapulpa, Oklahoma,
Louis as First Class JIachlnist.
transferred here as storekeeper. Mr.
Campbell formerly Chief Clerk t0
Master dechanic, Is Chief Clerk to Mr.
MECHANICNEWS
Plttman General Car Foreman.
ROSEDALE, KANSAS laud' Adams, third-class machinist,
from ChaKee Missouri, transferred to
FRED T. WILLIAJIS, Reporter Pensacola, b;t Claud got so home slCk
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he had to go back.
The wedding bells have sounded in Pierce Malone. 1st class machinlst,
our midst and Rossle Braden touk unto was Brst mechanic to perform work In
himself a wife.
the new shops. He turned a pair of
Ray H. Phillips is back on the job wheels for engine 1627. We haven't
again after being OR for about eight moved to new shops but most of machmonths.
'Welcome back, Ray!
inery is ready for operation.
Oscar Snelling: is visitlng home folks Nr. Worman was a visitor at this
at the present writing.
],lace last month and the employes were
J. W. Watkins, the transfer foreman, well pleased with Mr. Worman's dewill
go on hls vacation on June 16. He cislons in what few things were
wlll visit in western Kansas. We hope brought before him, especially the one
he has a good time.
cent increase in pay.