!MAGAZINE: THE EXPRESS MESSENGER PAGE 32 LOU GRANGER PASSES
For nearly fourteen years up to last September, there used to emante from our Salt Lake City organization a little monthly paper called "The Midnight Visitor." It was a mimeographed circular bearing the name of Lou Granger, Sr., as
editor. Presenting news and gossip among Salt Lake City employes, it also contained some unusual bits of philosophy and advice, sprinkled with timely suggestions on business-getting.
Mr. Granger was assistant night depot agent when he started his "Visitor" in January, 1921, to aid in the promotion of the "Right Way" plan of that time and it was so well received that he was urged to continue it. But the publication
stopped in September, 1935, because Mr. Granger, never in robust health, was confined to his home, the end coming on June 24 last. It was sad news for his wide circle of friends, who regretted the loss of his kindly, helpful spirit and his interest in and advice to the younger
generation.
Mr. Granger had a long but checkered career that represented a courageous but losing battle for health. There were few positions in Salt Lake City he did not hold after he started as a platform-man in December, 1902. He became
helper and then messenger, but in two years had to give up his work. Seven years later he returned to the service as clerk at Bingham, Utah, only to find he could not continue. In August 1914, he again became an expressman, but then as flowers always had been his hobby, he went into the florist business.
In September, 1918, he found himself well enough to try again and first became a call clerk, then platform foreman, adjuster, dispatcher, vehicle
service inspector, assistant night agent in the depot and finally settlement clerk, his last job for nearly ten years prior to his death.
His "Midnight Visitor" always spoke for him.
Mr. Granger is survived by his widow, Sadie Jane Granger; his son, Louis E. Granger, Jr. who is connected with our Salt Lake City District Accounting Bureau and a son, Arthur and a daughter, Gladys. The services, on June 28,
were attended by practically every employe not on duty at the time.
A native of Salt Lake City, Mr. Granger took pride in the fact that he was a great grandson of Brigham Young, the great pioneer of the state.
For nearly fourteen years up to last September, there used to emante from our Salt Lake City organization a little monthly paper called "The Midnight Visitor." It was a mimeographed circular bearing the name of Lou Granger, Sr., as
editor. Presenting news and gossip among Salt Lake City employes, it also contained some unusual bits of philosophy and advice, sprinkled with timely suggestions on business-getting.
Mr. Granger was assistant night depot agent when he started his "Visitor" in January, 1921, to aid in the promotion of the "Right Way" plan of that time and it was so well received that he was urged to continue it. But the publication
stopped in September, 1935, because Mr. Granger, never in robust health, was confined to his home, the end coming on June 24 last. It was sad news for his wide circle of friends, who regretted the loss of his kindly, helpful spirit and his interest in and advice to the younger
generation.
Mr. Granger had a long but checkered career that represented a courageous but losing battle for health. There were few positions in Salt Lake City he did not hold after he started as a platform-man in December, 1902. He became
helper and then messenger, but in two years had to give up his work. Seven years later he returned to the service as clerk at Bingham, Utah, only to find he could not continue. In August 1914, he again became an expressman, but then as flowers always had been his hobby, he went into the florist business.
In September, 1918, he found himself well enough to try again and first became a call clerk, then platform foreman, adjuster, dispatcher, vehicle
service inspector, assistant night agent in the depot and finally settlement clerk, his last job for nearly ten years prior to his death.
His "Midnight Visitor" always spoke for him.
Mr. Granger is survived by his widow, Sadie Jane Granger; his son, Louis E. Granger, Jr. who is connected with our Salt Lake City District Accounting Bureau and a son, Arthur and a daughter, Gladys. The services, on June 28,
were attended by practically every employe not on duty at the time.
A native of Salt Lake City, Mr. Granger took pride in the fact that he was a great grandson of Brigham Young, the great pioneer of the state.
!MAGAZINE: THE EXPRESS MESSENGER PAGE 32 LOU GRANGER PASSES
For nearly fourteen years up to last September, there used to emante from our Salt Lake City organization a little monthly paper called "The Midnight Visitor." It was a mimeographed circular bearing the name of Lou Granger, Sr., as
editor. Presenting news and gossip among Salt Lake City employes, it also contained some unusual bits of philosophy and advice, sprinkled with timely suggestions on business-getting.
Mr. Granger was assistant night depot agent when he started his "Visitor" in January, 1921, to aid in the promotion of the "Right Way" plan of that time and it was so well received that he was urged to continue it. But the publication
stopped in September, 1935, because Mr. Granger, never in robust health, was confined to his home, the end coming on June 24 last. It was sad news for his wide circle of friends, who regretted the loss of his kindly, helpful spirit and his interest in and advice to the younger
generation.
Mr. Granger had a long but checkered career that represented a courageous but losing battle for health. There were few positions in Salt Lake City he did not hold after he started as a platform-man in December, 1902. He became
helper and then messenger, but in two years had to give up his work. Seven years later he returned to the service as clerk at Bingham, Utah, only to find he could not continue. In August 1914, he again became an expressman, but then as flowers always had been his hobby, he went into the florist business.
In September, 1918, he found himself well enough to try again and first became a call clerk, then platform foreman, adjuster, dispatcher, vehicle
service inspector, assistant night agent in the depot and finally settlement clerk, his last job for nearly ten years prior to his death.
His "Midnight Visitor" always spoke for him.
Mr. Granger is survived by his widow, Sadie Jane Granger; his son, Louis E. Granger, Jr. who is connected with our Salt Lake City District Accounting Bureau and a son, Arthur and a daughter, Gladys. The services, on June 28,
were attended by practically every employe not on duty at the time.
A native of Salt Lake City, Mr. Granger took pride in the fact that he was a great grandson of Brigham Young, the great pioneer of the state.
For nearly fourteen years up to last September, there used to emante from our Salt Lake City organization a little monthly paper called "The Midnight Visitor." It was a mimeographed circular bearing the name of Lou Granger, Sr., as
editor. Presenting news and gossip among Salt Lake City employes, it also contained some unusual bits of philosophy and advice, sprinkled with timely suggestions on business-getting.
Mr. Granger was assistant night depot agent when he started his "Visitor" in January, 1921, to aid in the promotion of the "Right Way" plan of that time and it was so well received that he was urged to continue it. But the publication
stopped in September, 1935, because Mr. Granger, never in robust health, was confined to his home, the end coming on June 24 last. It was sad news for his wide circle of friends, who regretted the loss of his kindly, helpful spirit and his interest in and advice to the younger
generation.
Mr. Granger had a long but checkered career that represented a courageous but losing battle for health. There were few positions in Salt Lake City he did not hold after he started as a platform-man in December, 1902. He became
helper and then messenger, but in two years had to give up his work. Seven years later he returned to the service as clerk at Bingham, Utah, only to find he could not continue. In August 1914, he again became an expressman, but then as flowers always had been his hobby, he went into the florist business.
In September, 1918, he found himself well enough to try again and first became a call clerk, then platform foreman, adjuster, dispatcher, vehicle
service inspector, assistant night agent in the depot and finally settlement clerk, his last job for nearly ten years prior to his death.
His "Midnight Visitor" always spoke for him.
Mr. Granger is survived by his widow, Sadie Jane Granger; his son, Louis E. Granger, Jr. who is connected with our Salt Lake City District Accounting Bureau and a son, Arthur and a daughter, Gladys. The services, on June 28,
were attended by practically every employe not on duty at the time.
A native of Salt Lake City, Mr. Granger took pride in the fact that he was a great grandson of Brigham Young, the great pioneer of the state.
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