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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
8
H Gearity, director of purchases at the Tennessee Valley Authority, has been appointed purchasing agent aide.
John W. Almquist is appointed assistant director of purchases in charge of procuring materials and supplies for the General Joe Wheeler Dam. He is based in Muscle Shoals.
The Tennessee Valley Authority purchased cofferdam timber and sheathing from J. C. Williams in Vina Alabama for about $4500. C. H. Garity, purchases director, said the material will be used in the cofferdam at the General Joe Wheeler dam site in Muscle Shoals.
The Men s League gathered at St John s parish house with large attendance. Gilbert White presided as Seybourne Lynne delivered an instructive address on Christmas with views on its universal customs and the advent of Christ. Santa brought gifts, songs were sung, and a Christmas tree was lit as refreshments followed.
Mrs Alice Self underwent surgery at Baughs Infirmary on Monday. A large crowd attended a music event at Harvey McKees Saturday night. Families from Gum Pond Decatur and surrounding farms are listed visiting, hosting, and working together this week. A Christmas program is scheduled for Friday night December 22.
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the city postmaster vacancy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, reside within the post office delivery area for at least one year, be in good health and within prescribed age limits. Both genders may apply. The top three eligibles will be certified to the Postmaster General for nomination, and Senate confirmation is required. Examinations focus on education and business experience. no scholastic tests in a room. The commission will verify experience and character with local professionals to determine ratings. Presidential postmasters are not in the classified service. duties involve examinations and certification to the Postmaster General. The commission emphasizes no interest in political or religious considerations.
Athens crowd at local CWA office prompts state action. Four additional registration sites will operate to handle applicants for work as Montgomery directs expanded access.
Applicants may obtain drug information and applications from the secretary of the local board of civil service examiners at the post office in this city or from the United States Civil Service Commission in Washington. The local office salary is $3,200.
The county announced a ten day open period to complete registrations with offices already set to open in Elkmont Ardmore Salem and Whiteside for immediate service.
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