Watchman Hangs Up Flag, Lantern At NYC Crossing

Watchman Hangs Up Flag, Lantern At NYC Crossing
April 1, 1954
April 1954
Middletown, Ohio
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He Stuck For 34 Years - On Oct 3, 1919, the New York Central railroad "wanted a man who could stick" in Middletown. So they hired John F. O’Neall, whose adhesive qualities did not wear out until 34 years, five months and 28 days had passed. The 65-year-old crossing watchman on Central Avenue, his arms loaded with a certificate from the company and a purse from fellow employees, yesterday spent his last day as a worker for the railroad. O'Neall, who resides with his wife at 128 N. Grimes St., is planning an extended vacation in Oklahoma. He expects to return from that state to West Baden Springs, Ind., which may become his retirement headquarters. Sticking in Middletown, except for an occasional touch, will be a thing of the past...
He Stuck For 34 Years - On Oct 3, 1919, the New York Central railroad "wanted a man who could stick" in Middletown. So they hired John F. O’Neall, whose adhesive qualities did not wear out until 34 years, five months and 28 days had passed. The 65-year-old crossing watchman on Central Avenue, his arms loaded with a certificate from the company and a purse from fellow employees, yesterday spent his last day as a worker for the railroad. O'Neall, who resides with his wife at 128 N. Grimes St., is planning an extended vacation in Oklahoma. He expects to return from that state to West Baden Springs, Ind., which may become his retirement headquarters. Sticking in Middletown, except for an occasional touch, will be a thing of the past...
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