Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-24
OAKLAND

Mrs. Amy Davis of Middleboro,
Mass, is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Milford Bates.
Civil Service Examination August 2
The United States Civil Service
Commission will hold a competitive
examination at Oakland on August
=, 1924, for the positions of clerk
and carrier IN the post office at Oak
land, Me-, experimental village de-
livery). Regular positions with full
time service are seldom filled by d.
rect appointment from eligible reg
listers. Eligibles are first appointed
as substitutes and are required to be
available to render service whenever
called on. Vacancies in the regu-
lar force are filled by the promo
ton of the senior substitutes. The
salaries for regular employees range
from S1400 to $500 Pc annum.
These positions are permanent dur
ing good behavior. Retirement on
an annuity is provided for at 60
years of age or in case of total dis
ability. Compensation during dis
ability for injuries received in the
service is allowed and annuities are
given to dependents in case of death
as a result of such injury. Fifteen
days vacation with full pay is al
lowed with an addition of 10 DAYS
sick leave with pay. For further
information address Local Secretary,
Oakland, Me-, or District Secretary.
First u. s. Civil Service District.
Custom House Tower. Boston, Mass.
Carriers in the Experimental Village
delivery service are paid at the rate
of $1,000 per annum.
Mrs. r. II. Leech is passing a few
DAYS at her cottage at Lakeside.
The Tuesday Club will have a pic
mic today at Rocky Shore Camps.
East Pond. Those wishing trans
portation please be at Maine Cen
trail station this morning at ]0
o'clock If day is stormy picnic will
be held Friday.
Mrs. Onslow Newingham and
daughter, Phyllis, who have been
visiting Mrs. Grace Wiley of Port
land, left Wednesday for their home
in Cherryfield. They were accom-
panied by Miss Margaret Blaisdell.
who will be their guest for time.
Mrs. Arthur Perkins, who has
been suffering from a severe attack
of tonsilitis, is slightly improved.
Leo NORM of Norwich, Conn, and
Master Andrew Rowe of Stafford
Springs, Conn, were recent callers
at the home of Cora Babb OF Rail-
road avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Mosher and
Leon Richardson of Bear Spring
Camps were calling on friends in
town Sunday.
Miss Shirley Bickford is visiting
Miss Dorothy Brann.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Perkins and son
and Mrs. Francis Bickford visited
their old home in Dexter and Hart
land recently.
Lyle Owens. local mail carrier, re-
sumed his duties Wednesday after
10 days vacation.
Mrs. Ralph Herrick and daughter,
Carolyn, who have been visiting Mrs.
Herrick's mother, Mrs. Mary Sturte-
want of Oakland Heights, have re-
turned TO their home in Augusta.
A business meeting of the Silent
Six Club was held Tuesday evening
at the home of Mrs. Alden Moore.
The members voted to have supper
Wednesday evening at the Young
China restaurant in Waterville. aft
err which the party will attend the
theatre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Bean and
children, Dana and Eleanor, and
Mrs. John Sweeney are enjoying q
two weeks outing at Owls Head.
Mrs. Ellen Cover and daughter,
Addie. of Skowhegan were dinner
guests Tuesday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Soule of Water street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert O'Brien, Mr..
and Mrs. Scott Warren and George
Buzzell of Benton, L. L. Warren and
grandson, Clifton, Of Pasadena, Cal,
Mr. and Mrs. Earl BuzzeIl and
daughter. Lenora, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Eargie l.. Warren and children,
Lloyd and Lois. have returned from
a weekend outing and shore dinner
at Harpswell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Bubier and
daughter, Goldie, were visitors in
Wednesday.
Mrs. Carrie Fairbanks of Belgrade
Lakes was guest Wednesday of
Mrs. Nellie Ellis.
George Hallett of Hallowell was a
guest Wednesday OF his brother.