VETERAN MEMBER OF POLICE FORCE DIES

Thomas J Garrett, 68, of 1425 S. Second St. veteran city policeman, died Monday (26 Jun 1944) following a recent operation.

Until two months ago, when he became ill, had been serving in a radio patrol car.

Mr. Garrett first was appointed to the Police Department Nov 12 1909, and served until the following May. On April 11, 1918, he was reappointed fro a one-year term.

Since his third appointment, Jan. 4, 1926, Mr. Garrett had served continuously with the local department. During the administrations of Males and Griese, he drove the patrol wagon.

A daughter, Mrs. Frank Hassel, Evansville, survives. The body is in Robert Creek Mortuary Chapel.

Rev. A W Barr & A A Schoultz. Burial in Maumee Cemetery, Owensville, Indiana.