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November 30, 1939
The Durant News
Durant, Holmes County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Horace Weir, born February 29, 1873, retires as a veteran conductor from the Illinois Central Railroad after 44 years of service starting in 1896 on the Aberdeen District. He receives a congratulatory letter from President J. L. Beven on November 30, 1939, praising his conscientious work.
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Horace Weir Receives Letter From Beven
Mr. Horace Weir, veteran Durant railroad conductor, retires today from his duties after being employed for forty-four years by the Illinois Central Railroad.
Mr. Weir was born February 29, 1873, and entered the Illinois Central service as flagman on the Aberdeen District in January, 1896. He has been in train service on this district ever since.
Following is a letter written by President J. L. Beven, president of the system and delivered to Mr. Weir today:
Chicago, Illinois,
November 30, 1939.
Dear Mr. Weir:
There will be a lot of good wishes extended to you today, but none of them will be more sincere than those which I send you on behalf of the railroad you have served so conscientiously these last forty-four years.
Truly do we all wish for you in the years ahead an abundance of good health, happiness and all those things which make life worthwhile. Certainly a lifetime of honest endeavor such as yours deserves no less a reward.
Goodbye and the very best of luck to you.
Sincerely yours,
J. L. BEVEN.
Mr. Horace Weir, veteran Durant railroad conductor, retires today from his duties after being employed for forty-four years by the Illinois Central Railroad.
Mr. Weir was born February 29, 1873, and entered the Illinois Central service as flagman on the Aberdeen District in January, 1896. He has been in train service on this district ever since.
Following is a letter written by President J. L. Beven, president of the system and delivered to Mr. Weir today:
Chicago, Illinois,
November 30, 1939.
Dear Mr. Weir:
There will be a lot of good wishes extended to you today, but none of them will be more sincere than those which I send you on behalf of the railroad you have served so conscientiously these last forty-four years.
Truly do we all wish for you in the years ahead an abundance of good health, happiness and all those things which make life worthwhile. Certainly a lifetime of honest endeavor such as yours deserves no less a reward.
Goodbye and the very best of luck to you.
Sincerely yours,
J. L. BEVEN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Retirement
Long Service
Conductor
Illinois Central
Commendation Letter
What entities or persons were involved?
Horace Weir
J. L. Beven
Where did it happen?
Aberdeen District, Illinois Central Railroad
Story Details
Key Persons
Horace Weir
J. L. Beven
Location
Aberdeen District, Illinois Central Railroad
Event Date
November 30, 1939
Story Details
Horace Weir retires after 44 years as a railroad conductor, having started as a flagman in 1896, and receives a letter from President J. L. Beven commending his conscientious service and wishing him well.