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.