January 1956 page 13

Along the Line
NEWS ABOUT THE FOLKS WHO KEEP THE TRAINS ROLLING

GENERAL OFFICES

Becky Mckenizie, who lives at 538 N. Independence Blvd., has taken the position left vacant by Mrs. Barbara Smith in the traffic department. She was previously employed at Miller Motors in Charlotte,
Lew Landers, husband of Mrs. Lavada Landers of the accounting department, fell after Christmas and suffered from a broken arm. He was in the Mercy Hospital, but is at home recuperating now.
Cheif Engineer M. D. Clark vacationed at home during the month of December.
Auditor of Disbursements and Mrs. A. C. Moore, Jr., were favored with a holiday vist from their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. James J. Corrigan of Washington, D. C.
Mrs. E. C. Plyler, secretary to President Rankin, entered Presbyterian Hospital on New Years weekend with pneumonia. After spending three weeks in the hospital, she is home recuperating now.
Mr. John Welch who was injured in an an accident several months ago has returned to his job in the accounting department. Mr. Welch has recuperated from a severe leg injury.
Engineer B. B. Bridgman of Belton spent a two week vacation at home during December.
Brakeman L. C. Martin of Greenville recently visited his son, James Martin, in Washington, D. C., and his daughter, Mrs. Ray Sack, in Toledo, Ohio.
Conductors L. G. Walker and W. R. Adams were off the latter part of December due to illness. However, both have returned to work and are getting along fine.
Section Foreman Roy Ayers of Greer and Mrs. Ayers visited their daughter and her family in Texas during the latter part of December.
Conductor D. J. Sullivan was off several days because of illness. He reported back to work the first of the month.
December was a popular month for vacations. Among those enjoying some leisure were: Conductors V. Hariston, C. M. Horton, and W. C. Ferguson; Engineers W. T. Flowers, W. T. Cronic, and G. J. Martin; amd Brakeman R. D. Ballenger.
Yard Clerk and Mrs. J. R. Jones and family of Spartanburg recently spent a weekend visiting relatives at Flowery Branch, Ga.
Rate Clerk and Mrs. E. B. Smith and family of Spartanburg spent the Christmas holidays at their cottage at Lake Lure, N. C.
Lt. and Mrs. Elliot Wooten of Fort Knox, Ky. spent some of the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Wooten's parents, Agent and Mrs. A. C. Maddox of Lyman.
Bobby Ray Davis recently joined the Spartanburg Agency as yard clerk. He is married and has two children, Michael, 2 1/2, and Donna Ann, 4 months.

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