Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Half Century of Service to Western Union ended last night for W. M. Powers (seated, left), retiring as assistant chief operator here. He was given a testimonial dinner at the Hotel Essex. Also pictured are Mrs. Powers; Vernon T. Adams, traffic manager (left), and Frederick J. Carew, toastmaster.
Half Century of Service to Western Union ended last night for W. M. Powers (seated, left), retiring as assistant chief operator here. He was given a testimonial dinner at the Hotel Essex. Also pictured are Mrs. Powers; Vernon T. Adams, traffic manager (left), and Frederick J. Carew, toastmaster.
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Half Century of Service to Western Union ended last night for W. M. Powers (seated, left), retiring as assistant chief operator here. He was given a testimonial dinner at the Hotel Essex. Also pictured are Mrs. Powers; Vernon T. Adams, traffic manager (left), and Frederick J. Carew, toastmaster.

Patriquin, Warren, 1922-1997 · [ca. February 1955]

CC0 — Public Domain
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[Information from item housing] Adams, Vernon T. Western Union Traffic Mgr.

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