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November 6, 1950
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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About 50 members and friends of Lodge 38 honored John Robeson with a banquet upon his retirement after over 50 years as a railroad switchman without a single accident. He received a purse of money and membership awards were given to others.
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Lodge 38 Honors Robeson at Dinner
INDIANAPOLIS--About 50 members and friends enjoyed a banquet given in honor of John Robeson, Lodge 38, when he retired recently.
O. R. Strouse, vice-chairman of Big Four committee, presented him with a purse filled with nice new bills.
"Cocky" John began his career in 1898 as a fireman on the B&O out of Pittsburgh. In 1904 he started switching in Indianapolis Terminal and has been there ever since.
He figures he has handled about three million cars in over 50 years of service and has not sustained a single accident.
He was almost 72 when he retired and is still pretty cocky.
Visitors at the banquet included Frank P. White--Lodge 926, Logansport; J. B. Johnson--Lodge 374, and P. C. Williams--Lodge 699.
Credit for the delicious meal goes to Mrs. J. J. Fischer, Mrs. M. R. Hill, Mrs. C. H. Jann and Mrs. G. J. Gray, members of LA Lodge 901.
Membership awards were presented to W. P. Schoettlin--30-year; M. A. Hines--25-year, and W. H. Huffman--20-year.
INDIANAPOLIS--About 50 members and friends enjoyed a banquet given in honor of John Robeson, Lodge 38, when he retired recently.
O. R. Strouse, vice-chairman of Big Four committee, presented him with a purse filled with nice new bills.
"Cocky" John began his career in 1898 as a fireman on the B&O out of Pittsburgh. In 1904 he started switching in Indianapolis Terminal and has been there ever since.
He figures he has handled about three million cars in over 50 years of service and has not sustained a single accident.
He was almost 72 when he retired and is still pretty cocky.
Visitors at the banquet included Frank P. White--Lodge 926, Logansport; J. B. Johnson--Lodge 374, and P. C. Williams--Lodge 699.
Credit for the delicious meal goes to Mrs. J. J. Fischer, Mrs. M. R. Hill, Mrs. C. H. Jann and Mrs. G. J. Gray, members of LA Lodge 901.
Membership awards were presented to W. P. Schoettlin--30-year; M. A. Hines--25-year, and W. H. Huffman--20-year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Retirement Banquet
Railroad Switchman
Lodge Honor
Long Service
Accident Free Career
What entities or persons were involved?
John Robeson
O. R. Strouse
Frank P. White
J. B. Johnson
P. C. Williams
W. P. Schoettlin
M. A. Hines
W. H. Huffman
Mrs. J. J. Fischer
Mrs. M. R. Hill
Mrs. C. H. Jann
Mrs. G. J. Gray
Where did it happen?
Indianapolis
Story Details
Key Persons
John Robeson
O. R. Strouse
Frank P. White
J. B. Johnson
P. C. Williams
W. P. Schoettlin
M. A. Hines
W. H. Huffman
Mrs. J. J. Fischer
Mrs. M. R. Hill
Mrs. C. H. Jann
Mrs. G. J. Gray
Location
Indianapolis
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
John Robeson retired after over 50 years of service as a switchman, handling three million cars without accident, honored with banquet by Lodge 38, received purse of money, visitors from other lodges attended, meal prepared by women from LA Lodge 901, membership awards to long-serving members.