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Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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George C. Schlenk, a former member of Lodge 734 in Pen Argyl, Pa., was presented with a 40-year membership pin at a recent meeting for his continuous service in the BRT since 1911. The award was given by John F. King, with Schlenk's brother John R. Schlenk also present.
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PEN ARGYL, Pa. -- A large attendance turned out for Lodge 734's recent meeting to welcome a former member, George C. Schlenk, Lodge 587, Springfield, Mass.
Schlenk joined the BRT in 1911 in Lodge 734 and his continuous membership made him eligible for a 40-year pin, which was presented to him at this time by John F. King, ORC member and only surviving member of the crew who worked with Schlenk when he started railroading on the L&NE at Bath, Pa.
Also present was his brother, John R. Schlenk ORC member working on the Lehigh Valley.
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Pen Argyl, Pa.
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Recent Meeting
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A large attendance at Lodge 734's recent meeting welcomed former member George C. Schlenk from Lodge 587, Springfield, Mass. Schlenk, who joined the BRT in 1911 in Lodge 734, received a 40-year pin from John F. King, the only surviving crew member from Schlenk's start on the L&NE at Bath, Pa. His brother John R. Schlenk was also present.