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PAGE 4   DOTS and DASHES   JULY-AUGUST, 1971   

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

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|NAME|RESIDES AT:|MBR OF:|
|---|---|---|
|Applegate, W. H.|Omaha, Neb.|AX|
|Angeles, P. M.|Bluefield, Va.|BD|
|Ayers, W. C.|Waterloo, Ind.|CH|
|Bonar, LeEllen|Stratford, Tex.|SI|
|Bost, Jane W.|Gastonia, N.C.|CR|
|Boyce, E. M.|New Strawn,Kans.|KS|
|Boyd, Frank|Aiken, S.C.|SI|
|Boyd, Jas. F.|Woodside, N.Y.|SI|
|Bartlett, J.D.|Forest Park,Ga.|AX|
|Brown, Glen C.|Mesquite, Tex.|SI|
|Casey, MD, S. M.|Huntington, Ind.|TD|
|Cannon, John|Finley, N.Dak.|FG|
|Carlton, Ruth|New Haven, Ct.|NH|
|Caruso, Joseph|LaGrange, Ill.|CH|
|Cavanaugh, Fred F.|Againcourt, Ont.|ON|
|Chinnis, E. H.|Charlotte, N.C.|CR|
|Chisholm, Sr. Wm. A.|Riverside, R.I.|BN|
|Clovil, Wm. E.|Tacoma, Ore.|Z|
|Collins, Emery C.|Birmingham,Ala.|AX|
|Colosis, Martin W.|Clearwater,Fla.|SX|
|Crisson, Harry C.|Kansas City,Mo.|KS|
|Cunningham, J. E.|Lakewood, O.|GC|
|Dixon, H. A.|W. Columbia,S.C.|SI|
|Drury, Wm. B.|St. Petersburg,Fl|SX|
|Durham, J. H.|Paynsville,W. Va.|BD|
|Ellis, Clifford D.|Hot Springs,Ar|k.|SI|
|Finch, C. W.|Stockton, Ill.|CH|
|Friedman, Max.|Brooklyn, N.Y.|SI|
|Gann, Merle E.|East Orange,Ill.|CH|
|Hanks, Wm. R.|Norfolk, Va.|NK|
|Harley, Jos. B.|Auburndale, Fla.|SX|
|Hartline, Wm.|Danville, Pa.|SI|
|Higgins, H. R.|Harrisburg, N.C.|CR|
|Higgins, Mrs. H. R.|Harrisburg, N.C.|CR|
|Hillman, W. J.|Bluefield, W. Va.|BD|
|Hotze, Chas.|Bronx, N.Y.|SI|
|Howard, L. L.|Morgantown,W.Va|BD|
|Hughes, J. L.|Marletta, O.|TD|
|Jennings, W. J.|Jolo, W. Va.|BD|
|Johnson, Blance|Herington, Kans.|SI|
|Kendrick, C. D.|Shawnee Mission, Kans.|KS|
|Kendrick, Thos. H.|Spartanburg,S.C.|NK|
|King, Durward|Little Rock, Ark.|SI|
|Krone, Harry M.|Chicago, Ill.|CH|
|Lane, J. J.|Ravenna, Neb.|GC|
|Lang, Freeman|Honolulu, Hawaii|GC|
|Lesterm, A. DeW.|Van Nuys, Ca.|GC|
|Maxwell, Robt. H.|Grinnell, Kans.|SI|
|Mitchell, G. A.|Bluefield, Va.|BD|
|Moffatt, Robt. E.|Saffner, Fla.|SX|
|Moon, Chas. Edw.|Okmulgee, Okla.|OK|
|Moore, J. H.|Cumberland, Md.|SI|
|Morrison, M. E.|Edmonds, Wash.|Z|
|Mueller, H. L.|Fremont, Neb.|SI|
|Ownby, C. J.|Brighton, Colo.|SI|
|Phillips, Stan. O.|Tunnelton, W. Va.|BD|
|Power, Walter J.|Kansas City, Mo.|KS|
|Prescott, Orville|Oklahoma City, Okla.|OK|
|Rabinoff, A.|Denver, Colo.|DN|
|Raines, C. O.|Elberton, Ga.|AX|
|Rehn, John|Sacramento, Ca.|SA|
|Rice, Ray|Fort Worth,Tex.|SI|
|Rives, L. R.|Clarkston, Ga.|AX|
|Robinson, Mrs. Emma|Hiltop Lakes,Tex.|SI|
|Sabatino, Ernest|Watertown, Mass.|BN|
|Sawyers, J. D.|Bluefield, W. Va.|BD|
|Schenk, Phil. E.|Marietta, O.|TD|
|Shepard, Don. L.|Safety Harbor,Fl|SX|
|Smith, C. M.|Cookeville, Tenn.|SI|
|Smith, J. T.|Falls Church, Va.|WA|
|Spellman, J. G.|Tucson, Ariz.|ST|
|Theis, Henry|New York, N.Y.|SI|
|Thompson, Dick D.|Kansas City, Mo.|KS|
|Tully, John A.|Dallas, Tex.|SI|
|Vetromile, Mrs. Lillian V.|Roslindale, Mass.|BN|
|Vogt, Guy|Dalhart, Tex.|SI|
|Wetherbee, Harry K.|Dracut, Mass.|BN|
|Wimmes, J. E.|Bradshaw, W. Va.|BD|
|Wingard, L. M.|Swansea, S.C.|AX|
|Wolter, R. F.|Covington, Ind.|TH|
|Zeches, Edw. J.|Tucson, Ariz.|ST|

(Edr's note: Vol. VIII, No. 2 shows new member G. F. Engstrom as residing at Lakewood, Wa. Subsequent information is that he resides at Lynwood, Wa.)

ROANOKE, VA.
Harry C. Nichols Chapter

It is with regret that I report the passing, on April 16, 1971, of our Chapter Vice President, Bro. Andrew J. Bennett. Born in 1889 at Elliston, Virginia, where he also learned telegraphy, he began as telegrapher in 1907 with the N&W Ry, working at various points, including Roanoke Yard where his familiar sine "Z" was heard by many old-timers. In 1944 he was appointed agent at Salem, Va. where he remained until his retirement in 1956. He was a very active member of the Presbyterian church, and will be missed by many. Survivors are Lucille, his widow, a son, two sisters, a brother, and seven grandchildren.
T. F. Humphries, President

THE LATE ALBERT S. ARNOLD

It has become necessary to report with deep regret and sorrow, the passing on of A. S. (Dad) Arnold who resided at Greensboro, N.C.

We older members of M.T.C. will miss him because many of us had the privilege of meeting him and his late wife Clara when he was active as M.T.C.'s Vice President for the Southeast Area in 1956-1964, during which period he labored to form Local Chapters of our Club at Greensboro and Lynchburg, N.C., Clifton Forge, Roanoke, and Bristol, Va., and at Bluefield, West Virginia.

"Dad", as he was known to his many friends, had a colorful career after he became a telegrapher in West Virginia at age 19. His late wife Clara who preceded him in death about two years ago, also was a telegrapher, and had served as our Club's Grand Chaplain. He was also a retired general secretary of Cone Memorial YMCA, active in Boy Scout work, member of the Rotary Club, of Eastern Star and a Mason.
Harry C. Clark, Vice Pres., Southeast Area, Roanoke, Va.

HELP! — ANYONE?

Who knows where and how to obtain a book, a small hard-back volume of miscellaneous observations, reminiscences, entitled TALES OF THE TELEGRAPH. That is asked by Maple Leaf Chapter member Noble E. Haughton of 281 Sheppard Ave. East, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada, who would greatly appreciate receiving answers.

WEAR AN M.T.C. EMBLEM
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Actual size of emblem is 7/16th of an inch across, with the letters, also the Morse Code for "Telegraph", are gold on a black enamel field within a gold circle.

Tie-tack style (a short pin perforates any cloth and is fastened in back by a clasp) emblems are available at cost plus postage, a total of $2.00. Address: EDITOR, D&D, 1501 West Shields Ave., Apt. 43, Fresno, Calif. 93705.

OBITUARIES
30 KEY CLOSED
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ARNOLD, ALBERT S.  Greensbro, N.C.
A member of the Grand Chapter, died May 22, 1971. He had been an MTC Area Vice President. (Further details elsewhere.)

BAUCUM, GEO. R.   Amarillo, Tex.
A member of the Bill Dettle Chapter at Stinnett, Tex., died July 16, 1971, at age 82. He retired 1959 after 50 yrs. service with Rock Island Ry. Survived by his widow and two sons.

BRANNON, W. J.   Memphis, Tenn.
A member of the Memphis Chapter.

CARPENTER,MRS. LUCILE A.  St.Petersburg,Fl.
A member of the Florida Sun Chapter at St. Petersburg, died June 16, 1971.

COOPER, HOWARD C.   Minera, O.
A member of the Cleveland Chapter, died April 24, 1971, at age 84, following an extended illness. He had retired in 1951 after 48 years service with the former PRR.

COWIN, J. J.   Sacramento, Calif.
A member of the Sacramento Chapter, died December 10, 1970, at age 92.

DAVIS, PAUL A.   St. Petersburg, FL
A member of the Florida Sun Chapter, died April, 1971. He was a Life Member.

FORRESTER, ROY C.  Kennesaw, Ga.
A member of the Atlanta, Ga. Chapter, died May 25, 1971, at age 57. A Morse telegrapher, he had also been a TTY operator for UP and UPI.

HORTON, B. H.  Oakland, Calif.
A member of Golden Gate Chapter, died May 18, 1971. A native of Virginia, he had retired from position of chief train dispatcher for the SPRy at Oakland-Pier.

KIRK, DR. NEIL    Decatur, Ala.
A member of the Toledo, O. Chapter, died in December, 1970.

MELDRIM, OTT   Edwards, N.Y.
A member of the Grand Chapter, died on February 12, 1971, at age 97. He had been station agent for the former NYCRR at Edwards from 1896 until he retired in 1957.

MUSICK, GARLAND L.   Tampa, Fla.
A member of the Florida Sun Chapter, died Jun 14, 1971.

NOLL, PERCY W.   Worcester, Mass.
A member of the Hub Chapter in Boston.

PERTKA, MICHAEL   Beverly Hills, Calif.
A member of the Grand Chapter and a newly elected Director, died July 3, 1971 at age 80. He was born in New York City, where he learned telegraphy; was associated with Postal and W.U., retiring as Office Manager, and became a member of MTC's N.Y. Chapter prior to moving to California.

POUNDS, MONROE A.   Sacramento, Calif.
A former "SA" Chapter secretary-treasurer, died April 21, 1971.

PRICE, PAUL G.   Tyrone, Pa.
A member of the Horse Shoe Curve Chapter in Altoona, Pa., died May 25, 1971, at age 73. He had served as telegrapher for W.U., also as W.U. office Manager at several locations. During WW-1 he was a telegrapher for the U.S. Govt. at Nitro, W. Va.

SHEEHY, ED.   Allendale, N.J.
A member of the Alfred Vail Chapter at Union, N.J., died July 4, 1971. Learned telegraphy and was with Postal in New York, a wire chief, a wire cable and radio opr.  later became head of Communications for J. P. Morgan & Co.

SNYDER, ARTHUR R.   Sacramento, Calif.
A Past President, also Past Sec'y-Treas. of the Sacramento Chapter, died March 20th, 1971, at age 85. A native of Iowa he came to California in 1916, and retired from service with SPRy in 1955.

SPARKS, RALPH C.   Denver, Colo.
He had served for a number of years as secretary-treasurer of the Colorado Chapter, died May 31, 1971 at age 78. He had a varied and interesting career as telegrapher, a Mason, and member of Mile High Church of Religious Science. Survived by his widow N. Lois, and several nieces and nephews.

THOMPSON, C. F.   Palatine, Illinois
A member of the Chicago Chapter, died July 4, 1971, at age 78. He had been chief test-board man for AT&T. Also served in the US Army Signal Corps during WWI.

WAGNER, FRANK   Clinton, Conn.
A member of Southern New England Chapter in New Haven, died May, 1971, at age 76. He had ben a First Selectman of Clinton, and prominent throughout the State.

WOODEN, DEWITT   Poughquay, N.Y.
A member of Southern New England Chapter at New Haven, died March 17, 1971, at age 85.

MEMBERS' IDENTIFICATION BADGE
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Inquiries by members about badges to be worn at Chapter meetings, etc., to aid in identifying them to others, resulted in our locating a firm which makes such badges as the one shown above. The firm is the J. Gould Company of 1563 West 203rd St., Torrance, Calif. 90501.

The badge is made of sturdy plastic, in either the pin on, or clip on style, with name of our Club, name or location of Chapter with which affiliated, and your name. Anyone desiring an appended bar showing title, or other desired designation, may have it for 50¢ additional to the $2.00 cost, i.e., a total of $2.50.

In ordering the badge, all wording should be typed or printed (to avoid error).

Face colors available are: Woodgrain light walnut, black, white, blue or red.

Specify whether pin on or clip on style is wanted, also color desired. Send check, money order, or cash. Money back if not satisfied. (This is informatign. Not an advertisement — Edr.)

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REGRETTABLE ERROS IN THE OBITUARY COLUMNS

The report of names, etc. for the obituary column of the Jan-Feb-March edition of D&D, received from the then Circulation Mgr (in charge of changes in mailing list of D&D) contained the name of Francis M. Tuttle of Phoenix, Arizona, and the report for use in the April-May-June edition contained the name of W. Bruce Bailey. Accordingly, those names were included in the Obits.

However, shortly after he had received his copy of the latter edition. W. Bruce Bailey, President of the Phoenix Chapter, surprised your editor with a phone call from Phoenix to announce that both he and Francis M. Tuttle are very much alive!

An investigation to ascertain why these two names were included in the list for D&D Obituary Columns, proved to be fruitless, except that it had occurred due to a misunderstanding.

The least that can now be said and done is, by publishing this item, to extend sincere apologies to Brothers Tuttle and Bailey and to the readers of D&D.

Another unaccountable and regrettable error was including in the "30 — KEY CLOSED" column of Edition No. 2, VOL. VIII of the name of M. Syble Lenehan who had merely asked that her address be changed from Springdale, Ark., to Garland, Texas.

Sincere apologies are also extended by this item.

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