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Yellowstone Park's geyser basins contain more and regularity. Every hour, day and night, this scar performerbigger geysers than any other in the world and most roars into action, sending its column of boiling waterfamous of all is Old Faidtful because of its clock-like and steam 150 feet or more into the sky.

WELLOWSTONE PARK TOURS. . . FRQH THE PRE$|DENT REDUCED RATES

Yellowstone National Park mm»;at reduced rates have been author-ized again for Northern Pacific em-l d hP vy ' r '1' b h

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/Va/Ll/z Goad [lmllecl al Z0440, /nae /Ol/t, ma" The M“ will b° °“?°‘i"° ‘h‘°“3"August 31 and include ill park transa ac“-deny 5:330“, lodging -t hotels and all

n a ,,,4,¢;‘m 0% Maa, aw, 5_2.qea/, Five 2'/Q-daytours and one 3%-day

W4 <»/ M MW /41414» #44 ¢/“arr-M1. 21.5?‘ .3J.?‘“Zi§;. "2';f‘"f..."°£.‘

9 M W W 4/W ”“/ ¢~'@/ /M 1‘/w /WW Z§"§Z°'ZZ“.§.%T.'Z“RZ'.‘°E‘.;Llf’ZiZZof ye Mk 7,-,1 W/,0 Mu MM am; s1.2_s to $1.6; u.s._ transportation

s tax in all cases. Children 5 throughJeep concmn /04 llze people la/zo tame 11 Pay ishrly more than one-half of

the adult rate while the 3-and 4-0¢ M8 year-olds are charged less than one-

_ _ fourth full rate..915 14 nu; /Maenl /rope l/zal l/ze all/Léeu For example, the m mm

andconcan ale /ed 00% K mentioned above covers two nights’lodging and eight meals, plus trans-

mamé an in a wneazecl P°""i°'\ b¢=W==I= s"=W=>'=- Vi=i'tors spend the first night at Old

kéltbdllb £1 MM (H1. M6 Pd/Ii 0% Qdq Faithful lnn, the second at Lake_ _ Hotel. Rates: Adults $41.95;

employee, m any capaalq /re M 4/re 4%W%- children 5 through 11, 52.70, and. . . . ¢hildren 3 and 4, 810.20 plus $1.25

70 44wce14f¢¢ll4; GCCOMLFJIA/L l/u/1 olfealaw m in “ch insmnm ’

£2 Hz Ii‘ [ti 1 It i Z l The tour which enters the park via0/ all app Red Lodge and the Northeast en-

dafelq wlevi anal call! /oa lllmal and accmale '"""== "<1 Hi" Ihwvsh Gmiincosts the adult $44.45, ciildren 5

fnamlaltzm 0/ all due/z wla mla through 11 $25.20 and the 3-and 4-year—olds $10.20, all plus $1.50 tax,

a“"‘Me'/04 In this case there are two nights’. . lodging and seven meals plus trans-8“! aéaae ad’ ‘Z aeqana an gauze poi-ration, and the tourists stay the

awaenau annual ' first night at Lake Hotel, the second0; an at at Old Faithful. I§ 64%! M8 rldféty dltd Remaining tours are in Gardiner-

Out Cody, ln Gardiner-Out Red0% M” Lodge, ln Red Lodge-Out Cody and

In Cody-Out Red Lodge.These tours afford employes the

opportunity of making complete tourswhich are identical to those for

A,(,&/1/.»L which the ordinary traveler must payfrom $54.45 to $72.30 and tax.

For further information and ar-rangements, interested employesshould communicate with the pas-senger department in St. Paul or the

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MISSOULA PLAYS HOST TO SCORES OF NP VETERANS

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A gala, three-day schedule ofevents keynoted the 38th annualconvention of the Veterans Associa-tion of the Northern Pacific Railwayheld this year in Missoula, Montana,from June 1 through 3.

Representing all crafts and trades,association members are those tirne-honored railroaders who havechalked up a record of twenty-five

and families took place in the lobbyof the Florence Motor Hotel, June 1,

starting at 9 a.m.

(Left) Going over papers in connec-tion with arrangements [or the con-vention - Spencer Olson, presidentof the 'Vets'.' Division Superinten-dent D. H. King, general chair-nran,and T. T. (Red) Thorson, past presi-dent and also one of the committeechairtnen of the convention.

(Right) This scene was repeated ‘

rnany tirnes as veterans greeted I

each other on arrival for the annualconvention. Spencer Olson, le/t, isshown greeting R. A. Kuehlwein,St. Paul, retired Engineering Depart-ment chief clerk.

OFFICERS OF VETERANS ASSOCIATION, Northern Paci/ic Railway: Frontya?“ 0' more ‘nth Nonhem Paclhc le/t, Retiring President Spencer Olson, Missonla: Vice President George P.Rmlwfi“ , , Bauer, Seattle: Senior Director Carl A. Nyanan, Missoala; President George

Rcginnon for members’ ‘mics ]. Graven, Duluth.‘ Director George A. Pringle, St. Paul: New Director ByronL. Linnane. Seattle, and Secretwy-Treasurer Elmer P. Slayter, St. Paul.

Fun, festivity, reminiscence new friendships and to recall house in the Elks Club; the Saturdayand nostalgia highlighted con- experiences rooted deeply in night banquet, followed by the Oldvention activities as old friends the magic of the "rails." Main Timers’ Dance; the smorgasbordand associates gathered to t¢- events were the Friday evening open breakfast Sunday.

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The annual banquet of the EVERGREEN CHAPTEROF THE MORSE TELEGRAPH CLUB, INC., was held atthe New Yorker Restaurant, Tacoma, April 28.

President C. G. Stillman, Chief Dispatcher at Ta-coma, acted as master of ceremonies. Highlights of theevening were the presentation of a past President'scertificate to jack Lenhart, telegrapher, Puyallup,and honoring three members who recently retired: HenryShowers, Agent, Kelso; john Hart], telegrapher at15th Street Tower; and A. L. Napper, telegrapher atBremerton. Robert Overlie entertained with his accordionand Dave Kelly acted as magician. Most of those pres-ent enjoyed an opportunity to telegraph on the nation-wide circuit furnished courtesy of the Western Union.

New officers elected were: President, Don Dixon;Sec.-Treas.. ]ack Flagg; Historians Pete johnson andCharlie Folsom; Vice Presidents, Bruce Cedarholm, Bob

Frorn left: C. G. Stillman and jack Best (retiring o//icers Beck, Dick Barney, jack Lenhart, jack Best, Sam El-of the Chapter); Iack Flagg and Don Dixon. Inset is more, Ralph Ozura, Mrs. jack Flagg, Pinky Miles, AndyHenry V. Showers. Kelly, Henry Showers, and Pearl Jacobson.

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Bonnie Ulslad (Low Gross Winner),B. Montgomery, Marge Branko, andD. Meyer.

]. G. Heirnsfo, H. L. Bradbury, B. V. Coyer,H. ]. Walters

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THE NORTHERN PACIFIC DIVISION OF THE AS-SOCIATION OF RAILWAY BUSINESS WOMEN held itsannual turnover dinner at the ‘Gas Light,’ Minneapolis, Q yon june 21st, with 44 members in attendance. ’

Officers installed for the coming year were, from left, ,Huella Wolf, Treasurer; Mary Cox, Secretary; AgnesTaruscio, Co-chairman, and Betty Kinney, Chairman,with Georgia Mealey, Past Division Chairman installing. ‘_

The officers were presented with flowers of various ' \

colors: purple denoting Leadership; blue - Dependability;gold - Quality; green - Integrity.

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Forty-five years of railroad service came to a close retired division accountant; ll. G. Hanson, retired As-]une 30th with the retirement of Communications Depart- sistant Auditor Disbursements; W. E. Carroll, Auditor-ment Chief Clerk Carl F. lloudek, fourth from left. Among Valuation Accounts, W. R. Pettitt, supervisor, and W. ].those present at a party held in the office in his honor ]effrey, clerk.June 22nd, were, left to right: .\l. ll. O. Fisher, retired Sir. lloudek became Division Accountant, Communica-chief clerk; Frank Sjoberg, retired general foreman; D. D. tions Department in 1953 and was promoted to ChiefLowe, general foreman; Mr. lloudek and son Carl; D. C. Clerk in I959,“/hich position he held until his retirement.llill, Superintendent of Communications; E. Kuehlwein,

7DURING THE MONTH OF .\iAY, "BARNEY” M. WHALEN,St. Paul1962’ 94 NORTHERN PACIFIC Division conductor, left, accepts

GENERAL OFFICE E“PLOYEs Walters on his last run before retire-DONATED BLOOD TO THE RED ment. \lr. Whalen began railroadingCR0Ss_ May 10, 1917, and retired officially

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]une l of this year.

4- LYNDON c. ]OHNSTON,Stationer,/. ' - retired July I after more than 40I» years of continuous service with the

company.Starting as a clerk in the office of

Auditor Freight Accounts in 1921,.\1r. ]ohnston moved to the Purchas-ing Department as chief clerk to theStationer in 1923, which position heheld until his promotion to Stationerr in 1959.

"'"‘ In his retirement, Sir. JohnstonDirector of Purchases W. K. SmaIl- plans to pursue his favorite pastime-ridge presents gift to L. C. jobnston spectator sports, to the fullestnvtonni lllllv council Possible.

RETIREMENTS SINCE LAST ISSUE OF Till. TALE

YEARS YEARSNAME OCCUPATION LOCATION SERVICE NAME OCCUPATION LOCATION SERVICE

Harold M. Axtelle A.F.E.Clerk Tacoma 43 Walter Hirschey Brakeman Staples 38

Axel J. Nelson Car Inspector St. Paul 39 Anselm Heintz Section Laborer Prosser 21

W. G. Sherman Section Laborer Wilton 34 C. W. Siegenthaler Car Distributor Spokane $5

Fred Carpenter Yardmaster Superior 34 John Robinson Dining Car Waiter Seattle Z6

Emil W. Stvaus Section Foreman Lucca 34 James E. Custer City Frt.& Psgr_Agt Portland 44

Lyle J. Seavy Section Laborer Huntley 36 Joseph M. Thoma 5&8 Foreman St. Paul 43

F. H. Kupker Locomotive Engineer Duluth 37 M. P. Merkle Blacksmith Shop Frm. So. Tacoma 42Albert G. Olson Brakeman Duluth 44 C. J. Schultz Engineer Spokane 43

Genevieve Smith Stenographer Livingston 27 Clifford R. Mason Signal Maintainer Glendive 39

Michael L. Collins Crossing Watchman Duluth 55

Retiring June lst after more than 48 years’ service Hoolihan, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Ryan, Mr. Hoolihan, Mrs. E. L.with the Northern Pacific, ]. H. RYAN, District Ac- Ordell, Mr. Ordell, Mrs. H. A. Speer, and Mr. Speer, whocountant, was honored at a dinner at 'Conroys,' St. Paul. was appointed District Accountant, succeeding Mr. Ryan.

At the head table, from left: Mrs. D. j. Wigstrom, Mr. Inset, making gift presentation to Mr. Ryan is Comp-Wigstrom, Mrs. R. T. Woodruff, M. Woodruff, Mrs. I. A. ollgr E. L. Ordell (right).

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41 years 43 yea" 41 yea" 25 yens ta Disbursements, St.lPaul lretired1 f l O f -

150 YEARS or SERVICE RETIRING. Four old-timers at BRAINERD M: ‘:;;'°;;sy :lar{§:':c"m‘;:_SHOPS retired ]une 1 - Machinist William Christensen Carman H. E. Mont- . . '

’_ ored at a dinner at the Mapleleafgomery, Carman M. E. Kerben, and Carrmn A. H. Kurpius. Their combined Lounge June 7 which time Mrservice equals more than 150 years without a reportable accident, and Harris lwas esgmed with ma‘Brainerd Shops is indeed proud of this record. The Han_is,:lm_e lanai" Z, '

All four men have one common interest, namely, fishing in the area once California P 8 P 0occupied by Paul Bunyan,in addition to their other hobbies -- some interested Fmm left Harold Purcell Frank' h ' d ' d el' ' 'm mums’ gar cams an some "av ms‘ Quiter, ]oe Harris, Otto I-lable, and

Emil Winter. (Since the above pic-ture was taken M’. Winter passed

The Best Way to Treat an Injury:- Prevent It! away suddenly.)

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Northern Pacific Benecial Association

C]-"EF §URGEQN ‘PPQ|N'|'MEN'|' Sam Bongiovanni, representative George P. Haas, Western Districtof the Carmen, will take over the Director, retired June 30 after 47

Dr. Alexander McEwa,n ha; been office of General Chairman of Car- years of service with the NP. Ileappointed N.P.B.A. Chief Surgeon, menon ]uly 8. has served on the Association'sEastern District, effective ]une 1, This has been Mr. Bongiovanni's Board for the past ten years, and1962,. to succeed Dr. B. I. Derauf first term as a Director of this As- his sincere interest and wise coun-retired. sociation, and we are sorry to lose sel will be missed.

Dr. McEwan is a graduate of the his services. We wish him many years of goodUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical We extend best wishes to him for health and pleasure.School and spent four years at the success in his new career.Mayo Clinic in Rochester before His position on the Board of Di- HAVE YOU COMPARED YOURjoining the St. Paul Hospital staff rectors will be lled by the Execu-

7 1 in 1938. tive Committee for the unexpiredHe is a member term. OF OTHER PLANS?

of the Alpha Ome-ga Alpha, an hon-orary societymedicine, a mem-ber of the RamseyCounty MedicalSo-ciety, the Ameri-

can Medical Association, the AlumnSociety of the Mayo Foundation another medical organizations,local and national.

Dr. and Mrs. McEwan have a resi-dence in St. Paul and a home on theSt. Croix River. There he has aopportunity to relax and indulghis many and varied interests, onof which is gem cutting.

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Lyman S. Marsh, AFE Clerk,District Accounting Office, Tacoma,has been appointed by the Board ofDirectors to complete the unexpiredterm of George Haas as Western Dis-trict Director.

Mr. Marsh began service with the . . . . Glenn Adams, Locomotive En-Northern Pacific gineer. Mimeapolis for his ¢<>ntribu- ' THE NEED FOR a|_ooo us ALWAYSat Pa;-kwater in ti0tI Of $10.00 to the St. Paul1913, Hospital in appreciation of care mm usl

He is married given him as a patient. . . . . .and has one Antonio Altobelli, Sectionman, Dil- HAVE YOU GIVEN RECENTLY?child. worth, for $4.50 donated for St. Paul

His background Hospital (one of several contribu- IF NOT, WON'T YOU MAKE ANnf aeeounring and tions by M-. Altobelli). . . . . and

i activity in organi- Mr. Armitagc for the $5.00 sent with APPQINTMENT T0 D0 $0, NUW?zational work will be an asset to the letter quoted above.the N.P.B.A., and we look forward Gifts of this nature are most

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We are always pleased when members take time to write us letters of theype re-printed here:

"I became a mernber of tbe N.P.B.A. when I went to work in 1921, and soon May 27tb it was 41 years tbat I bad tbe luck and fortune to belong totbis fine Association! And baving been in poor bealtb for some yearsnow, I bave found it a tower of tnucb strengtb md a source tbat ba

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belped beep me front extreme worry tbru tbese long periods of illness.For witbout it, I would indeed bave bad Inucb to worry and feel uncornforable about. If I bad bad to pay or carry regular bealtb bospitalization in-surance tbru all tbese years, it would bave indeed been bard. But forsmall average amount, I was able to get tbe best treaunent medically, a

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wonderful service for years to corne. To all tbe fine and friendly belp attbe bospital in every brancb of tbat service, and to tbe fine folks wbo areserving or bave served tbru tbe years in official capacities to see tbaservice carried along and ever bettered, I ant eternally grateful to one anall. May God continue to bless and prosper eacb of you and give ybealtb to continue tbis fine and Inerciful work. Enclosed is a cbeck35.00 to be used for wbatever is best.

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STATEIEIIT OF EMPLOYEES’ REPORTABLE CASUALTIES BY CLASSESFOR THE PERIOD JANUARY I T0 JUNE 30, I962

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Ushtvtiaht. P°\’°“= ¢1°=hi"8 "*1" PERSONALS ON THE JOB FOR SAFETY!fits loosely keeps air circulating"wad you 50¢), and dm, speed, The following appointments were Each of these ROCKY MOUNTAIN

the evaporative process. Light '""°""¢°d \’¢¢¢"dYi DIVISION SECTION CREWS hasC010“ are best beumse the sun M_ w_ MONTGOMERY, Assistant S“, completed ten years or more without

b0\ln¢¢$ Off !h¢m- perintendent Car Department, a "‘P°"°bl° l"l“‘Y'Food needs are the same on hot gentle Th¢Y "¢l’¢ °" f°"'_'" R°ad"‘“$‘°'

days as any others. If you don't get J, ,\_ CARLSQN, Qhief Clerk, com, A. G. Erskine's district and are now

¢"°"Bh P'°"i"$» ¢"b°hYd1’°*°$ ‘"4 munications Department, St. Paul °" R°“d‘““‘°' "'1' R°l“"'s d"m°"fw. you'll fed sluggish. and the L. ].STElNER, Valuation Engineer, ------is-".-.-_-_-...L.heat will bother you more, so don't (j°|m;uni¢g¢i°|-|5 Depgmgnl, ‘ 3-‘

try to live on fruits and salads. It's 5;, Paulgood. however. w r=du¢= 1h= mwm M. w. FLANNERY, Main Line Road-of food you eat at any one time. mast", Fm-go

You'll need lots of liquid to r¢- l. E. SMITH, Branch Line Roadmaster,place the moisture lost by perspiring. FargoDrink 10 to 12 glasses of liquids B ‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘-‘day either hot or cold. (You loose K¢¢P "i"d°""$ °P°" 5‘ "il" ‘° I" AI

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much more cooling than icy ones "¢"°\’° ll" ¢""8Y "PP¢d bl’ hut;which stimulate circulation. llow- Y°"\' b°d will I“-"P ¢°°l°l' if Y°""ct immersing your hands and fore- sleep on sheets which are tight and

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