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October 6, 1952
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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Lodge 991 in Cincinnati, Ohio, hosts reception for retiring president Frank J. Barrett, a long-time railroad worker and BRT leader since 1913. Attended by union officials, he is honored with a purse for his service after 37 years with Big Four.
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Lodge 991 Fetes
Frank J. Barrett
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Among visitors present at a reception given by Lodge 991 in honor of its retiring president, Frank J. Barrett, were Vice-President J. P. Cahill; O. E. Wood, field supervisor; H. H. Stough, general chairman on the Big Four: C. T. Bell. general chairman on Cleveland Union Terminal: Tom Proctor, local chairman, Lodge 275, Sharonville; Bob Finnell, local chairman, Lodge 950; W. J. Schrichte, president, and Irvin Wade, local chairman, Lodge 958, and Guy Fain, Lodge 504.
Frank J. Barrett retired from active service with the Big Four recently and at the same time resigned the presidency of Lodge 991. He started his railroad career in 1905 and worked for various railroads until he joined the Big Four in 1922, where he remained until his retirement.
Barrett first joined the BRT in 1913 and was instrumental in obtaining the charter for Lodge 991 in 1937, and served as its president from the time it was organized until he resigned. He had also served as vice-president and president of Lodge 148.
After interesting talks by Vice-President Cahill and other guests, Barrett was presented with a purse in appreciation of his services.
Frank J. Barrett
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Among visitors present at a reception given by Lodge 991 in honor of its retiring president, Frank J. Barrett, were Vice-President J. P. Cahill; O. E. Wood, field supervisor; H. H. Stough, general chairman on the Big Four: C. T. Bell. general chairman on Cleveland Union Terminal: Tom Proctor, local chairman, Lodge 275, Sharonville; Bob Finnell, local chairman, Lodge 950; W. J. Schrichte, president, and Irvin Wade, local chairman, Lodge 958, and Guy Fain, Lodge 504.
Frank J. Barrett retired from active service with the Big Four recently and at the same time resigned the presidency of Lodge 991. He started his railroad career in 1905 and worked for various railroads until he joined the Big Four in 1922, where he remained until his retirement.
Barrett first joined the BRT in 1913 and was instrumental in obtaining the charter for Lodge 991 in 1937, and served as its president from the time it was organized until he resigned. He had also served as vice-president and president of Lodge 148.
After interesting talks by Vice-President Cahill and other guests, Barrett was presented with a purse in appreciation of his services.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Lodge 991
Frank J Barrett
Retirement
Big Four Railroad
Brt Union
Cincinnati Reception
What entities or persons were involved?
Frank J. Barrett
J. P. Cahill
O. E. Wood
H. H. Stough
C. T. Bell
Tom Proctor
Bob Finnell
W. J. Schrichte
Irvin Wade
Guy Fain
Where did it happen?
Cincinnati, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Frank J. Barrett
J. P. Cahill
O. E. Wood
H. H. Stough
C. T. Bell
Tom Proctor
Bob Finnell
W. J. Schrichte
Irvin Wade
Guy Fain
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Story Details
Lodge 991 holds reception honoring retiring president Frank J. Barrett, attended by union officials. Barrett retires from Big Four after career starting in 1905, joined BRT in 1913, obtained charter for Lodge 991 in 1937, served as its president until resignation, and previously led Lodge 148. He receives a purse in appreciation after speeches.