The second annual Big 4 reunion picnic is set for Sept. 11 at Peter Pan Park in Emporia, Kan.
The “Big 4” refers to the four predecessor unions of the UTU plus the BLET. There is no connection to the former “Big 4” railroad.
The picnic will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Almost 300 attended in 2009.
For more information contact organizer Terry Coffelt, 2510 West View Dr., Emporia, KS 66801. Phone (620) 341-9165 or email colfax01us@yahoo.com.
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