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Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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George Hoy, a retired New York Central Railroad brakeman, receives a 50-year membership pin from BRT Lodge 598 for his continuous service since 1904, starting his career in 1891 and retiring in 1937. Colleagues and officials congratulate him, and he urges younger members to support the union.
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NEW YORK-When George Hoy, working for the New York Central in 1899, joined the BRT management was dismissing employees for membership in rail brotherhoods.
He had to join a New Haven lodge to enjoy the benefits of union membership.
In 1904 he transferred to Lodge 598 and has since been a continuous member of that lodge. He recently received his 50-year membership pin from H. C. Hoch, 598's president.
Hoy began with NYC as a construction gang laborer in 1891 and became a brakeman in 1899, when he joined the BRT. He retired in 1937.
Oldtimers J. Covert, J. A. Russell and Sam Strauss were present to extend their good wishes. President Frank Livingstone of Lodge 71 praised Hoy at the meeting.
General Secretary and Treasurer W. P. Kennedy wrote Hoy congratulating him on his long membership.
Younger members were urged by Hoy to attend meetings and support their elected officers and committees, reported J. M. (Jake) Gordon, member BRT Public Relations Advisory Committee.
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George Hoy joins BRT in 1899, transfers to Lodge 598 in 1904, receives 50-year pin from president H. C. Hoch; began as laborer in 1891, became brakeman, retired 1937; congratulated by oldtimers and officials; urges younger members to attend meetings and support union.